If you're looking for an easy-going, low-maintenance fruit tree for your yard, a pear tree (Pyrus sp.) is a great possibility. Botanically speaking, all pear trees are part of the Pyrus genus within ...

If you're lucky enough to have a mature pear tree in your yard, a little pruning can go a long way. Pruning fruit trees (including pear) in the winter or early spring is the perfect time because it ...