Pear trees require fertilizer when they are young and when the soil lacks essential nutrients. For young trees, a balanced fertilizer should be applied monthly from spring to late summer to promote ...

Instant gratification is a feeling we all enjoy and have, frankly, become accustomed to. We seek it in many areas of our lives, but one thing we should all consider taking our time with is planting a ...

Caring for a crepe myrtle in winter can be tricky. The wrong move, and your tree won't live to see spring. Here's how to give ...

Every yard needs a tree. All the better if it’s a native species of tree, one that will support native bees, butterflies and ...

While planting your peach tree in fall has its advantages under the right conditions, be sure to prune it properly and ...

Mid- to late-winter provides an excellent opportunity to prune a variety of plants in the landscape. Plants that can be pruned now include most hedges, shrubs and shade trees, and summer-flowering ...

Question: Our peach tree produced a good crop this year. When does it need pruning and what care is needed to continue good production? Answer: Congratulations on a great crop of fruit. Early-fruiting ...

In Louisiana, January tends to be a cool (this year frigid), wet (including snow last week) month, providing ideal conditions for planting trees. By April, things are already warming up here, and it’s ...