As late February approaches, commercial orchard owners, home growers and researchers prepare for the inevitable task of pruning.

Trees, plants, and shrubs with invasive root systems can damage your home’s foundation. Here’s a list of the worst plants for ...

Few plants can thrive in the cold embrace of clay soil, but the eight trees and bushes in our lineup persevere and even ...

The trees along all the major parade routes get swamped with beads during Mardi Gras. Many of the beads stay in the trees for ...

There's something deeply satisfying about walking outside to pick a fresh apple or peach from your very own tree. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just dipping your toes into the world of ...

From the humble potato to the towering Douglas fir, poets hoping to write about our state have plenty to work with.

The pear season began early in January, with apples now entering peak season. In the Western Cape, a late but cold winter ...

There’s nothing quite like pecans. With their rich, buttery flavor, these nuts are a staple of Louisiana culture and cuisine.

The best time to plant bare-root fruit trees like apples is towards the end of winter or the first half of spring, once the ground is no longer frozen so it can be easily dug, ...

as well as ornamental trees like neem, olive, Indian jasmine, and various palm varieties. Evergreen species such as Washingtonia, Bismarckia, Poinciana, Pongamia, and Acacia franciana have also ...

Farmers experience poor harvests yearly because they plant maize varieties unsuitable for their regions. It's advisable to test a new variety on a small plot, observing its growth and production. Once ...