Have you ever struggled with a some-assembly-required item, and hours later concluded that whoever wrote the instructions obviously never actually put one together? That's the way I felt the other day ...

Q: I recently bought a new peony for my backyard. This is in addition to a couple of peonies I already have. The problem is neither of my existing peonies have had as many flowers as I hoped they ...

Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger flowering, fertilizing Christmas cactus at the right time and in the right way is key for getting ...

Proper timing is the key to getting the best blooms.

Knowing how to fertilize container plants can make a huge difference to the health and performance of your plants. Whether you are growing tasty homegrown crops, stately topiary or a spectacular ...

Our landscape also needs to eat. Should we feed our trees and shrubs or wait until spring? One expert, Jerry Somalski, owner of Bay Landscaping near Bay City, says we absolutely want to fertilize ...

GS Plant Foods has announced its OMRI-certified organic fish and kelp fertilizer with a child-safe, non-toxic formula ...

Learn about native flowering shrubs and how to enrich your soil at the East Baton Rouge Master Gardener Association's talks from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at the Zachary Regional ...

So much of life comes down to good timing. That’s true for gardening, too. One of the challenges of gardening in New Orleans (or anywhere) is learning the best timing for planting, pruning and ...

Which organic fertilizer is best? Whether you covet a lush, green lawn or you’re cultivating vegetables, your soil may benefit from an application of fertilizer. Fertilizers help plants grow better by ...