Welcome!! This is the first episode of Nature Quest, a monthly Short Wave segment that answers listener questions about your ...

From a distance Bradford pears and dogwoods look similar, but these trees have distinct traits that can help you distinguish ...

Bradford pear trees are known to be an invasive species, growing at a rapid rate and outcompeting native plants.

As you wander around outside you may see many different types of trees and shrubs blooming for spring now. It gets us really ...

If you're looking forward to growing fruit trees in your yard, don't stop at apples. Check out this low-maintenance pear ...

We continue our April focus on trees with some excellent flowering options and the right places to plant them.