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 ...

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 ...

So you want to beautify your landscape, improve your community, or celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree. What could go wrong? Quite a bit, if you make some common mistakes, according to an expert at ...

Instant gratification is a feeling we all enjoy and have, frankly, become accustomed to. We seek it in many areas of our lives, but one thing we should all consider taking our time with is planting a ...

There are two categories to consider when choosing a new tree: its growth habits, and your purpose in planting it. One of the biggest mistakes people make is failing to think years into the future.

So, you picked out the perfect place to add a tree this fall. Since most nurseries and garden centers have trees and shrubs on sale that they don’t want to overwinter, this is a good time to pick out ...

Planting a tree involves more than just digging a hole and dropping it in. Proper techniques can help a tree grow stronger and live longer. Fall is the ideal season for tree planting because the ...

BOISE, Idaho — Fall is a great time to plant a new tree. It can get established without the intense summer heat, and before the ground freezes. On this edition of 'You Can Grow It,' KTVB Garden Master ...

When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...

Maple trees are thin-barked, so you will want to protect a young tree with a tree guard in the winter to prevent frost cracks ...