When picking a location for your tree, try to find a well-drained area with sandy loam soil. This is the best for pears, but as long as there is good drainage your tree should thrive. Place your tree in full sun for the best growth and production rate. Avoid frost pockets- trees may be damaged by unseasonable...

Pear – Separation Genus: Pyrus – Family: Rosaceae Pear signifies a time of loss, difficulty or separation, but it also asks us to look at our life from a different perspective. Sometimes what…

The pear season is over and there are always lessons to come out of it. Words: Jenny Somervell The last of the pears are picked. The surplus has been stored, packed in preserving jars or given away to friends. This is the time we reflect on what could be done better for next year’s crop. Each year we learn more and summer 2018 was a challenge. We live in Oxford, 55km north-west of Christchurch and the continuous, searing, mid-30°C days was a test for our orchard. The stone fruit succumbed…

European pear trees provide delicious soft, buttery fruit plus ornamental spring blossoms and rich fall colors. There are a number of different cultivars available for home gardeners. Learn about 11 of the best common pear varieties to grow in your garden now on Gardener's Path. #pears #growyourown #gardenerspath

Pear, (Pyrus): "Dependable Friend" Pear trees come by their gnarled branches honestly. They date back to pre-historic times, and dozens of species of these

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Pear trees are rewarding to grow, as many types can produce delicious fruits, and they have an ornamental beauty all year round. They look luscious in spring when they are in full bloom, then have a fresh appeal during summer when they are densely packed with vibrant green leaves

Pears are in season, and there are so many different varieties to enjoy! 🍐 You can get the freshest taste by growing them in your own backyard. Find the best pear tree for your yard → https://bit.ly/4gzVtjs