Growing a potted fig tree is a rewarding process, and can be done year-round with the right conditions. Place the container ...

Plant the tree: Place the banana plant in the hole upright, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with or slightly above the ground. Backfill with soil, gently firming it down as you go. Water ...

Plums are truly a top-notch fruit, but could you ever grow one from a seed in your own yard? If you're up to the challenge, ...

Orange trees grow well in containers. If you live in a cold climate, bring them indoors for winter or enjoy their beauty—and ...

"I like to bake with Agen prunes in particular, the only problem is I find it difficult not to eat half of them before they are added to the recipe." ...

By Peggy Rice, UC Master GardenerA tree is a big gardening investment, and a long-term addition to your yard.  This guide will take you through the steps of planting a new tree, so you will have a ...

Peonies need to go dormant for the winter season, so if you're going to keep one in your house you need to find a cold ...

The clocks edge back, borders empty, and yet allotments hum with quiet urgency. Growers whisper about a two-tree trick. As nights lengthen, a narrow ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida residents on golden rain trees, gold mound duranta hedges, caladiums, ...

Yes, the LSU AgCenter Soil Testing Lab can test for those elements. Check out the website of the Soil Testing Lab and you ...

As the autumn weather sets in, with shorter days, longer nights, it may feel strange to head out into the garden to engage in an act of gardening. However, the autumn and winter are important times to ...