Aim to fertilize fruit trees in spring or early summer. This timing allows the trees to absorb nutrients they can use for new growth and fruit production, says Lauren St. Germain Kidd, the owner of ...

We spend so much of the year preparing for the summer season in our backyard that it's all too easy to neglect our gardens when it comes to the fall. But, fall is a crucial period for your plants. It ...

What's better than homegrown fruit? Whether it's apples, peaches, or pears, the possibilities are endless—and the local flavor and freshness can't be overstated. The best way to get even more of these ...

Cellular coverage isn't like it used to be—and that's a good thing. There are more places than ever with not just coverage, but good coverage, including 5G bands the latest smartphones can take ...

Feeding fruit trees the wrong fertilizer can reduce fruit production. Healthy fruit trees need gentle, balanced fertilizers that support steady growth instead of quick, forceful feeding. Avoid strong ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. Clovers are trying to take over my centipede lawn. If it was just a few, I ...

Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks—essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new research has found. The team of Kenyan, U.S., Austrian, and Swiss ...