A s the temperatures drop in October, in many climates, it is time to start thinking about protecting your more tender plants ...

We winterize things to prepare them for the extremes of winter weather. Have you considered winterizing your landscape trees (especially newly planted trees)? A Purdue Extension expert authored a ...

Native to the steamy rainforests of Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, banana trees have been cultivating their dramatic ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. Should I cut my banana trees back to the ground now? They look terrible ...

Banana trees are a common feature in New Orleans-area landscapes. They are primarily grown for the tropical look they bring with their enormous leaves waving in the summer breezes. In addition to ...

What is a good fertilizer for my banana tree? My tree is three years old, but has never produced fruit. Why is this and what can I do to help it produce bananas? There is a fertilizer specifically ...