The Bradford pear after an ice storm. The best treatment for these ornamental trees? Eradicate them. The trees are spreading and killing much-needed native species. Johnson County Extension Once the ...

It's the late 1940s. World War II has ended, the Baby Boom is in full swing, and incomes are rising, making first-time homeownership possible for many. Cars are being marketed to the masses, so ...

Just when you’re ready for a long winter’s nap, it’s time to tend your fruit trees. If you don’t, chances are they’ll struggle in the coming season. Giving them attention now helps ward off insects ...

As you drive around town this time of year, one of the first trees to bloom is the Bradford, or Callery, pear tree. They are covered in big white flowers and, with nothing else blooming yet, you can ...

Many homeowners enjoy growing their own fruit, but they have also learned that they require a lot of care to approach the quality of products obtained from a commercial orchard or grocery store.

Matt Dear, a natural resource technician for Johnson County Park and Recreation District, kills an ornamental pear tree on park property. Nearly 1,000 people who chop down a Bradford or other Callery ...