Winter is the best time for planting trees, and pecans are no exception. November through February is as good a time as any. Planting trees in winter gives the plants several months to establish their ...

It’s a rule. Pecan trees grow best when planted where you don’t want them by forgetful squirrels. Or maybe the squirrels don’t forget those pecans; instead, they die before they retrieve them. Over ...

I often get questions about pecans, especially during the holidays with all the holiday baking. Many want to plant the trees as nursery and garden centers receive their annual shipment of bare-rooted ...

Driving around North Florida and South Georgia I love looking at pecan groves. The shade they provide in the summer always looks so inviting. Even in the fall when they lose their leaves the orchards ...

Cooler weather, especially winter, is perfect for planting trees and shrubs in south Louisiana. Planting in winter gives the trees several months to establish roots before they begin active ...

Many of the questions that come into the Extension Office are about pecan tree care. Pecans are beautiful landscape trees that provide a healthy, delicious food but they are not low maintenance. They ...

There’s nothing quite like pecans. With their rich, buttery flavor, these nuts are a staple of Louisiana culture and cuisine. If you’d like to produce your own pecans, November through March is an ...

VEGGIES TO PLANT NOW: Plant transplants or seeds of broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, collards, English and snow peas, Irish potatoes (plant small, whole potatoes saved from the spring ...