Cool month is ideal for adding bare root deciduous fruit trees, vines, roses and shrubs — and harvesting citrus ...

Trees are a wonderful investment for our future. When you decide to make that investment, be sure to follow these recommendations for long-term success. Proper tree selection and planting practices ...

Land-grant universities, including LSU, are committed to advancing agriculture in America through research and innovative growing and farming methods. Another part of the mission is disseminating ...

Last week I wrote about the challenges of creating a native plant garden. This week, I want to share the steps to creating a garden using native plant seedlings. Step 1: Native plant gardens take a ...

Place the stakes in the native soil surrounding the tree, spacing them equally. “You don’t want the stakes to be within the ...

Hydrangeas are versatile plants that can thrive either in the ground in your yard or in pots. If you plant them in the ground, they'll grow taller and spread wider, giving you truly spectacular blooms ...

The dreams of a wildflower garden is something so many of us would yearn for. But most of us have never tried to plant (sow) seeds outside because it seems so complicated and much more challenging ...

Staking prevents the root ball from shifting and incurring damage while the tree acclimates to its surroundings. To reap the benefits of staking, however, you must do it properly.