Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Guasor / Getty Images Could you find the root flare on a tree? Most of us have probably never heard the term, but that particular ...

It’s that time of year when new trees and plants are finding their place in our gardens. One of my pet peeves in gardening is seeing a tree that is planted too deep, and unfortunately, I see a lot of ...

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 ...

Large trees can create a quiet shady spot, but their roots can pose problems in your yard. Follow these recommendations to ...

When planting, the hole is key. Dig it at least twice as wide as the existing root ball. The larger, the better. The length of time it takes to get the tree established and growing is directly related ...

Each year, I like to encourage people to consider planting a tree or shrub around Arbor Day (the last Friday of April – this year, April 25). We’ll get to some planting tips toward the end of the ...

Avoid this common error to ensure your tree gets a healthy start. Could you find the root flare on a tree? Most of us have probably never heard the term, but that ...

In anticipation of Arbor Day and those who wish to add a tree or trees to their home landscapes, I follow last week’s article about selecting a tree with our subject today – planting a tree correctly.

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 ...