It seems pretty simple to plant a tree. Dig a hole. Drop in a tree. Fill the hole. Add water. Go back inside and have a beer. What could go wrong? Yet year after year, we see trees planted incorrectly ...

Autumn brings renewed vigor to the garden. Trees ignite in fiery hues. Asters and sunflowers erupt with autumn blooms. Even our vegetable gardens regain productivity. The crisp nights and cool days of ...

Help your tree thrive by planting it at the optimal time.

Many gardeners understand the ecological importance of native plants, which are those plants that occur naturally in a geographic area, and have evolved over thousands of years, shaped by local ...

Let's hear it for September and the promise of cooler weather. Granted, the daytime temperatures still tend to scorch, but the overnight temps are cooling off. Which means it's time to plan your ...

This week we celebrate Louisiana Arbor Day (the third Friday in January), the traditional time we celebrate trees by planting them. And plant them we should — trees provide a wide variety of benefits ...

When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...

MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN, COME SPRING, NOW MIGHT BE THE PERFECT TIME TO GET STARTED. WE’RE GOING TO EXPLORE HOW YOU’RE GOING TO DO THAT WITH THE FOLKS ...

Citrus trees are abundant at retail garden centers during fall and early winter. They make beautiful holiday gifts, and they are one of the most popular types of fruit to grow in Louisiana home ...