A newly planted tree may start leaning for several reasons. Common causes include loose or settling soil, improper planting depth, an uneven root ball, strong winds, and inconsistent watering, which ...

Fall drizzle can trick you into rolling up the garden hose early, but do seasonal showers actually soak deep roots? Here’s ...

Proper care now contributes to success next spring. As autumn settles over Iowa, it’s easy to think gardening season is winding down. But for trees — especially those newly planted — fall is a ...

Fall drizzle can easily trick you into rolling up the garden hose early, but do seasonal showers actually soak deep roots?

September is often considered the start of fall planting season, but the ideal time depends less on the calendar than on the ...

Above: a properly guyed tree with 3 points of attachment at less than 2/3 the height of the tree. As we near Autumn, many homeowners will consider planting a new tree in their landscape. After all, ...

“Signs that a leaning tree may have a structural problem include a recently developed lean, cracked or heaving soil on the side opposite the lean, exposed or lifting roots, deep splits in the trunk, ...