The Bradford pear (Pyrus callerana "Bradford") was originally developed as a way to help control fire blight in pear trees.

With the days getting warmer and spring now here, it's the last chance to complete certain gardening jobs, including pruning.

Q: I heard from a friend that since I have some shrubs that bloom early in the spring, I can prune some branches early to ...

Although most trees benefit from winter pruning, some benefit from early spring trims in March. Here's what you need to know ...