Avocados are notoriously hard to grow particularly in heavy soil (clay). This video shows a great example of how to plant an ...

This video shows how to successfully plant avocado trees in areas containing clay soil. Root rot disease and poor soil drainage is the number 1 reason why avocados fail and die but this method helps ...

Following a dry summer, gardeners will be even keener than usual to lavish composts, manures and other bulky organic matter on their garden to feed soil and plants and to boost moisture-holding ...

Most of southcentral Pennsylvania has thirsted its way through a hot, dry back end of summer 2025, resulting in plants and lawns that are unusually parched for this time of year. While this week’s ...

Learn the correct root to shoot ratio for planting new trees Dr. Robyn Puffenbarger explains the advantages of planting bare root tree whips from the Virginia Department of Forestry and why it is ...

Figuring out what to plant under a shady tree can be complicated. Luckily, these ground covers can add foliage and flowers ...

Growing lemon trees in containers isn't hard if you give them light, water, and good soil. Here are some tips for growing and ...

Mature trees that are protected before land clearing begins and until construction is completed will be an asset for 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 ...

Planting trees in the fall months works well with the higher climate zones. The lower or desert zones’ planting season ...

Here are six steps from the Arbor Day Foundation to help you successfully plant a tree in your yard. 1. A few days before you ...