It seems pretty simple to plant a tree. Dig a hole. Drop in a tree. Fill the hole. Add water. Go back inside and have a beer. What could go wrong? Yet year after year, we see trees planted incorrectly ...

Many tree owners prefer to start trees in fall or spring, but it’s still possible to plant them during the summer. You’ll just need to give your trees a little extra attention. There are many things ...

First, select a species that will match the conditions and limitations of the desired planting site, often referred to as ...

Help them grow strong roots.

Tomorrow is Arbor Day, and that means it’s a prime time of year to plant a new tree or three. There’s more to the deed, though, than just digging a hole and setting the rootball into it. “Operator ...

With the right variety, location, and care, you can successfully grow and harvest delicious cherries in your backyard.

Newly planted container-grown trees need daily watering for several weeks, then twice weekly through the first summer and fall, and weekly for the following two summers. Ball and burlap trees require ...

Improve the biodiversity of your yard, provide shade, and help protect against erosion—all in a smaller space than you think you need. Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster ...

Tree planting season has begun in Oklahoma. The time of year between the fall and spring is the best time to plant because it gives the tree time to establish roots before the hot summer months.

It seems pretty simple to plant a tree. Dig a hole. Drop in a tree. Fill the hole. Add water. Go back inside and have a beer. What could go wrong? Yet year after year, we see trees planted incorrectly ...