It seems pretty simple to plant a tree. Dig a hole. Drop in a tree. Fill the hole. Add water. Go back inside and have a beer. What could go wrong? Yet year after year, we see trees planted incorrectly ...

These papaya trees are part of a research plot at UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead. (Photo UF/IFAS Tyler Jones) GAINESVILLE, Fla. – With the right care, papaya trees thrive ...

Cultivating a jackfruit tree at home is achievable with the right approach. Key steps include selecting a sunny, well-drained location and opting for healthy seeds or grafted saplings. Proper soil ...

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...

Planting a tree involves more than just digging a hole and dropping it in. Proper techniques can help a tree grow stronger and live longer. Fall is the ideal season for tree planting because the ...

Planting an apple tree at home may seem like a challenging idea, but nowadays, gardeners are able to cultivate compact apple trees in pots easily. Thanks to the availability of proper plant varieties ...

Last week I wrote about the challenges of creating a native plant garden. This week, I want to share the steps to creating a garden using native plant seedlings. Step 1: Native plant gardens take a ...

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 ...

Happy (belated) Arbor Day! If you missed planting a tree on Arbor Day, no need to fret. You can plant a tree all spring. Keep the following tree planting tips in mind. There is a right, and wrong, ...

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 ...