Before plants leaf out for the spring, it’s a good idea to take some time for maintenance tasks in the garden. Here are two important items to put on your to-do list: pruning and fertilizing your ...

Trees are an investment, so you want to give them what they need to grow and thrive. But you may assume that means you should fertilize a sapling as soon as you plant it. Although it may seem ...

A jacaranda tree blooms with purple flowers. - Pulpitis/Getty Images When they're in full bloom, jacaranda trees are some of the most gorgeous flowering trees around. For gardeners and homeowners who ...

A common question I receive is, “How should I fertilize my trees or shrubs?” The answer, as with many gardening questions, is “It depends.” Factors such as soil conditions, plant age, and the specific ...

All plants have one thing in common. If they don’t like where they’re living, they can’t pick up their roots and move. So, ask yourself, are you doing what it takes to give your trees a long, healthy ...

Our weather has been about what you can expect during the month of April — cool one week, exceptionally warm a few days later. Remember that with the unusually warm weather experienced a few days ago, ...

Joellen Dimond makes cages for flower bulbs, and Wes Hopper talks about fertilizing trees. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen ...

Q: I had a good chuckle this morning and thought I would share! I cut redtwig dogwood about a month ago so I could fashion a twig support for my amaryllis. To my surprise, the dogwood has not only ...