This common tree planting mistake with the root flare limits the air circulation the roots receive, making the tree more susceptible to disease and death.

For most types of trees, "Correct root flare height and exposure is probably the most important consideration when planting," Vaughan says. If planted too deep, the tree won't root into the soil as ...

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 ...

An assistant professor at Ohio State University has warned against the use of "mulch volcanoes" when landscaping. Joe Boggs says this kind of mulching — which piles huge amounts of the material around ...

Fruit trees, whether it's apples, pears, figs, or nectarines, are wonderful to grow for a surplus of your favorite fruit when it's harvest time. Growing fruit trees requires space, time, and proper ...