Trees represent a significant investment. Give them the best possible start and reap the rewards for years to come.

Find out how to tell if you have a root bound plant. Also find out how to easily fix this problem and how to repot a root ...

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...

Trees can bring so much value and beauty to your yard, but they're also a big investment of time and money. It's incredibly frustrating to watch a sapling you've carefully picked out struggle to ...

There are several advantages to planting bare-root trees: they are usually less expensive, easier for gardeners to transport, and they will grow their roots entirely into native soil (rather than ...

Choosing the right tree for your property starts with evaluating your planting site's conditions. Research tree species that match your site's sunlight, soil, and size limitations. Inspect potential ...

I received some bare root trees and shrubs as a gift and would like to know how to plant and care for them. — Jerry Rosen, Skokie That sounds like a great gift, just ahead of the growing season. Bare ...

BOISE, Idaho — Have you ever noticed at many garden centers there are some trees and shrubs in pots ready to plant, and others that aren't in any pots at all? They look just like sticks with bare, ...

Q: I almost purchased a plant that turned out to be terribly root-bound when it slipped from its pot. Can anything be done when roots are this tangled? Andrew Rissler, North Decatur A: When roots fill ...