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

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

You've eaten plenty of peaches. You may have even picked a few. But have you ever tried growing a peach tree from the pit? It's a fun project for both new and experienced gardeners. Kids love it, too!

Tomorrow is Arbor Day, and that means it’s a prime time of year to plant a new tree or three. There’s more to the deed, though, than just digging a hole and setting the rootball into it.

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 ...

October is a fine time to plant a tree or shrub. “The air has cooled off, but the soil is still pretty warm,” said Spencer Campbell, Plant Clinic manager at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. That means ...

When it's time to prep your yard's soil for planting a tree, grabbing some compost may seem like an obvious step. Compost has tons of benefits for plants, from improving soil structure to boosting ...

So you want to beautify your landscape, improve your community, or celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree. What could go wrong? Quite a bit, if you make some common mistakes, according to an expert at ...

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.

Fruit trees thrive best in soil with plenty of drainage, like most other plants – but can fruit trees grow in clay soil? Clay soil is naturally denser and more prone to compaction than other soils, ...