Planting trees provides many benefits, including improved wildlife habitat, high-quality trees for timber or specialty wood products, re-vegetated buffers along streams to protect water quality, ...

Tree roots are the hidden lifeline of every tree, anchoring them, feeding them, and keeping them strong for decades. But without proper care, they can cause damage to property or suffer from neglect, ...

Double-check: Make sure the root flare is at or just slightly above the level of the surrounding soil. If necessary, tuck a ...

When you admire a towering oak or a vibrant maple in your backyard, you're only seeing half the picture. Beneath the surface lies a sprawling, intricate world that is arguably more fascinating than ...

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 ...

For many home gardeners, spring is an opportunity to participate in tree planting for shade, enjoyment, and for wildlife. It ...

To many gardeners, January is shopping season. Every day, it seems, we find a new seed or plant catalog in our mailboxes (both snail and e-mail). These catalogs offer a wealth of information on all ...

TOM G. ASKS: I AM GOING TO PURCHASE A COUPLE OF BAREROOT FRUIT TREES. What directions can you share so I plant them correctly? After you’ve purchased the trees, soak the roots in a bucket of water for ...