I would hate it if someone made me wear a turtleneck sweater (remember that 70s fad, boomer friends?) all summer long. Well, it appears that many people in our region do that to our young trees with ...

If you’re planning to plant trees or shrubs this fall, the most important thing you can do to ensure their success is not to plant them too deeply. “Roots need to be just underneath the surface of the ...

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 ...

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...

Containerized trees are often buried too deeply in their containers. Always locate the trunk/root flare before planting to give your tree a good start in your landscape. Exactly when to start your ...

While you wait for autumn leaves to fall, consider planting a tree. “If you plant a tree in early autumn, the soil will still be warm enough to encourage root growth for at least two months,” said ...

When we bought our house 15 years ago, I was thrilled to see a newly planted persimmon tree in the front yard. I have waited and waited, and so far our tree has produced only one fruit, and that was ...

Purdue Landscape Report, Using Pneumatic Digging Equipment to Correct Root Deformations, Deep Planting, and Compaction on Established Trees: When transplanting trees, it is important to consider the ...