Use a seed starting tray or another tall container with proper drainage to plant multiple seeds 2 inches deep in potting soil. Keep the tray in an area of at least 70°F and wait six to eight weeks for ...

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 ...

Persimmons are mouthwatering fruits with a unique taste and texture that merges sweetness with astringency. If this odd blend of flavors electrifies the pleasure centers of your brain any time you ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. The persimmons are falling off my persimmon tree. Now some of the leaves are ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Fall is harvest time for persimmons! Persimmons are an underrated fruit which ...

Q: If I place mulch around trees, how can I fertilize them around the dripline? Isn’t the mulch in the way? A: When we talk about watering and fertilizing at or around the dripline of a tree, we are ...