Before planting, knock off the soil around the tree’s roots, which, in container trees, typically includes peat moss and perlite or a light mix. Bare-root trees will not have any soil around the roots ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who ...

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 ...

Tree root systems are shallow and wide spreading. Based on nursery standards, a field grown balled and burlapped tree or container-grown tree has less than 5 to 20 percent of the fine absorbing tree ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Proper tree planting is crucial for successful landscaping, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The agency provides detailed guidance on how to plant a new tree ...

Planting a tree is one thing. Planting it properly is another. And doing the job correctly becomes especially important when people are trying to plant the equivalent of an entire forest after last ...

Fall is a good time for planting trees, but proper technique and care are critical to their survival. Here are factors to consider. First, select a tree suited to the growing conditions you have. Make ...

Q: I will be planting some young trees this fall and was planning to amend the soil that will be put back in the planting hole. Now I’ve read that this shouldn’t ...