Banana plants grow without seeds using methods like suckers and tissue culture. This is important for home gardeners seeking ...

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'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 ...

There seems to be something about gardeners, some fatal flaw or linked gene that predisposes all of us to insist on growing things we just shouldn’t try to grow. If the wild type of a plant has white ...

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 ...