There are many reasons to plant trees. They bring beauty to the yard, help clean the air, provide a home for birds and other creatures and conserve energy by shading your house in summer and ...

Could you find the root flare on a tree? Most of us have probably never heard the term, but that particular feature is key to properly planting a tree. A common mistake is to place the root flare too ...

While you wait for autumn leaves to fall, consider planting a tree. “If you plant a tree in early autumn, the soil will still be warm enough to encourage root growth for at least two months,” said ...

"I can tell you put in a lot of hard and calculated work." Landscaper shares before-and-after photos after fixing harmful ...

Proper tree planting techniques, according to University of Minnesota tree specialists, include digging a hole wide enough for roots to spread out but not too deep — the tree root flare where the ...

What’s the most important step in planting a tree or shrub? Thinking it through first. “How a tree is planted makes a huge difference in how healthy it will be and how long it is likely to live,” said ...

Sarah Browning: Fall is best time to plant new trees The root ball of a balled-and-burlap tree is commonly placed several inches above the existing soil line in an effort to position the tree's root ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Tree care, in many cases, can be expensive if you require the assistance of an arborist for pruning or removals. Extreme weather events, characterized by extensive rain and ...