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. “Operator ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Watch the entire journey of growing a pear tree from seed in this captivating time-lapse video. From selecting an Asian pear ...

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 ...

I am following up on my previous column: "Planting depth critical for transplant success" (Napa Valley Register Week of February 6-12, 2025). The focus was mostly on that one aspect of planting trees ...

Most lemon trees don’t die from neglect. They die from decisions made before the first drop of water ever hits the soil. The ...

The pounding of rain or hail and the fury of wind test the strength of a tree’s limbs, trunk and root system. During a storm homeowners can only watch helplessly and hope that their tree survives. The ...