Planting a tree (or several trees) is a great way to create a legacy that can last for generations on a landscape. However, planting trees requires specific care and steps to ensure a successful ...

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 ...

Tree placement mistakes can cost tens of thousands — here's what pros know.

This is the perfect time of year to plant fruit trees. They're a great plant to have if you have the space for them. Here's a ...

If you were too busy to plant a tree for Arbor Day, you still have plenty of time. Spring is the perfect time to plant trees. If you decide to plant, keep in mind a common stress, and even killer, of ...

This story originally published April 3, 2023. Spring is here and Hoosiers are preparing to plant all sorts of things: flowers, shrubs and trees. Of those DIY yard projects, trees are the most ...

Help them grow strong roots.

That flare, where the trunk gently widens at the base, needs to sit at or slightly above ground level. If it’s buried, roots ...

A plant’s root system has a profound effect on its overall health. Look at the roots of a sick, struggling plant, and you will often see a sick, struggling root system. While plants may tolerate ...