Question: I have a 'Bartlett' pear tree, and this year I have a lot of small black spots on the fruit. What causes that? Answer: This sounds like scab, a fungal disease caused by Venturia pirina .

About This Episode Grumpy helps a reader deal with their diseased pear tree. Plus, the plant of the week. Question Of The Week "Do you know what causes some of my pear trees, leaves and branches to ...

QUESTION: I have an Oriental pear tree. Each year when the spring leaves develop, some appear burned. They turn black and the stems die. What should I do?ANSWER: Fire blight, a bacterial disease ...

Lift the fruit until it’s horizontal to the ground – if it pops off the tree, it’s ready to pick. Let them ripen on the counter, preferably on a towel to prevent bruising. This will usually ...

Black spots on prickly pear leaves. By Peter L. Warren Special to the Arizona Daily Star May 23, 2016 May 23, 2016 Updated Aug 29, 2016; Facebook; Twitter; Bluesky; WhatsApp; SMS; ...

The back seat of my car boasts more wardrobe options than my closet. There's the Mr. Rogers-esque cardigan sweater that is perfect for days when the temperature nears 60, my rain jacket and a hat ...

Bradford pear trees are a pretty sight, but they produce a pretty foul odor. They're also illegal in Ohio. Here's what to know.