I ordered some bare root shrubs by mail and would like some advice on how to achieve the best results in planting them. Bare root plants are dug from the field while they are still dormant and have ...

We’ve entered the season when our gardens are starting to gradually slow down in preparation for a restful winter. We gardeners, however, can’t help but keep on pruning, planting, and planning. One ...

I received some bare root trees and shrubs as a gift and would like to know how to plant and care for them. — Jerry Rosen, Skokie That sounds like a great gift, just ahead of the growing season. Bare ...

Raspberries are a fast-growing and delicious fruit that is easy to grow in a home garden. The only downside is that they can take over your landscape if not regularly maintained. An easy solution is ...

Question: I’m going to be planting some fruit trees this spring, and I’m wondering if it’s better for me to buy the trees in a big pot from a nursery or if I should get them from a mail order place ...

Happy New Year! My New Year’s wish is for nice, slow, soaking rainfalls to help our new plants establish and our established plants thrive. What’s your garden wish for 2025? Bare root fruit trees, ...

Who says gardening has to stop when the snowflakes start to fly? Getting outside and plucking sun-ripened berries in the height of summer doesn't have to begin with a rush of spring planting. You can ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. But what’s the point? Well, for starters, it’s much cheaper to purchase bare root plants because, obviously, you don’t have all ...

BOISE, Idaho — Have you ever noticed at many garden centers there are some trees and shrubs in pots ready to plant, and others that aren't in any pots at all? They look just like sticks with bare, ...

Which option is best for you depends on the planting time, your budget, and other factors. Potted fruit trees are more expensive, but you do not need to plant them immediately. Bare-root fruit trees ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Who says gardening has to stop when the snowflakes start to fly? Getting outside and plucking sun-ripened berries in the height of ...