What’s the most important step in planting a tree or shrub? Thinking it through first. “How a tree is planted makes a huge difference in how healthy it will be and how long it is likely to ...

We've collected suggestions for remedies that respect the health of the tree and its roots as a top priority. Read on to ...

The extra time and effort spent on proper tree planting is a small investment for the long dividends paid by a tree in the ...

If you have the time, soak the tree well and allow to drain for an hour before planting. While this is happening, dig a planting hole twice the diameter of the container and slightly deeper ...

If you're looking forward to growing fruit trees in your yard, don't stop at apples. Check out this low-maintenance pear ...

If you're interested in growing your lemongrass plant at home, you can easily grow it in a bottle. Below, we provide a ...

It makes the tree easier to prune and the fruit easier to pick. This decorative method was often used traditional walled kitchen gardens and is perfectly suited to growing fruit in the smaller garden.

Planting trees seems like it should be pretty simple: Dig a hole and put the tree in it. But there’s actually a lot more to it. Elizabeth Jarvis, a certified tree steward, said she sees two ...