Plants And Trees

Fruit trees can be needy, and gardeners spend a lot of time and energy trying to repel pests, increase harvests, and improve growing conditions. Although there are chemicals that help …

Today’s gardeners often look for safe, natural ways to care for their crops.  Companion planting is a practice that uses plants to produce nutrients, repel diseases and pests, encourage pollination, …

Citrus fruits are often associated with tropical or subtropical growing regions, off-limits to growers in cooler areas. This makes perfect sense since citrus trees require some warmth and humidity, but …

Azaleas are a beautiful, colorful addition to southern landscapes, and their popularity has led to massive breeding efforts to create new colors and cultivars with unique characteristics. But, what happens …

Pecan trees are not only a beautiful shade tree but also a fun (albeit messy) source of tasty, nutritious nuts. A healthy pecan tree has the potential to outlive the …

If your pecan tree harvest is declining, and you have not changed your maintenance habits, you might be dealing with an old tree that is just slowing down. You can …

Healthy pecan trees should have deep roots. The biggest obstacle for deep roots is when the soil does not allow for slow and steady drainage. This can be due to …

All fruit trees need some pruning to maintain their vitality, encourage fruit production, and stay in a manageable shape. Fig trees are somewhat unique, however. Depending on how you prune …

Pine trees are great options for a home landscape, but as is the case with any tree, you should consider the tree’s below-ground growth as well as its above-ground growth …

Growers with shady yards often struggle to find plants that will thrive in their landscapes. It can be especially difficult to find shade-tolerant trees, but the good news is that …