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How to plant a tree, the right way When you're digging a hole to plant your tree, the temptation is to dig it in the shape of most holes: you know, a circle.
I ordered some bare root shrubs by mail and would like some advice on how to achieve the best results in planting them. — Ed Reilly, Warrenville Bare root plants are dug from the field while … ...
Planting bare root fruit trees is an affordable and straightforward way to start a backyard orchard. In this video, Kevin and Tom Spellman demonstrate how to plant a cherry tree from start to finish.
Extra sunlight and rising temperatures make spring a great time to plant flowers, grasses and trees. To ensure successful planting, homeowners must take steps to prepare the soil.
Plant a pocket forrest with densely packed native trees and shrubs to create a tiny forest in the space you might think you can fit just one tree. Add shade, water absorption, and native habitat ...
Proper planting: How to ensure summer transplants take root Follow these tips to give your precious new plants a chance to get established in their new homes. by Steve Smith Wednesday, June 14 ...
In a plastic container, roots that reach the sides of the container keep growing in a circular pattern, eventually leading to a root-bound condition that can limit growth or kill a plant outright.
Now is the perfect time to plan what fruit trees and berries you'll add to your garden next year and prepare a planting site. The payoff for thinking ahead is ...
The little things do matter when picking out your tree. Quality trees live longer in the landscape and are more likely to survive after planting. Also pay close attention to its trunk and container.