The good pear tree
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January 12, 2013 — Fruiting pear trees are as good as their ornamental cousins are bad. Mike McGrath says pears just might be the easiest big fruits a homeowner can grow. And, as always, Mike answers listeners' garden questions and quandaries.
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Well, crap. I got it on sale at Lowes; the guy there said they were “good pear trees for this area”. Who wants a pear tree without fruit? I have enough fruitless stuff! Alright, Mike: what is a good fruiting pear tree for my region? Or should I ask my local Extension office and not pester you? Get the answer »
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1 Response to The good pear tree
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K Markgraf February 10, 2013 at 6:22 pm
I could not find corn glutin local for weed control . What do you recomend that woul be inexpensive, buy local Thanks Klaus Tullahoma Tn