How wide, deep should a hole be when planting a tree? Planting depth is key to a successful long-term tree. You want to dig a hole so the root ball sits on undisturbed soil.

Growing a cherry tree in your own yard is a win-win situation. Not only will you have a juicy summer harvest headed your way, ...

Clay soil is notoriously difficult to garden with. But it's still possible to grow an apple or pear tree in a clay-soil yard ...

Choose a suitable location: Peach trees need six to eight hours of sunlight daily. The soil should be well-draining and rich in organic matter, like compost. Standard peach trees typically require 15 ...

This article is about how to make bottle trees using just a few simple items. The history and meaning of these trees are both ...

Incorrect pruning, particularly “topping,” is the surest way to ruin a tree. If it doesn’t kill the tree outright, it will result in extremely dense growth at the ends of the chopped-off branches.

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 ...