A person prepares to transplant a tree in their garden. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Welcome to our tree column, “Ask your local arborist.” Each month, arborists from the Davey Tree Expert Company in ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The following is an excerpt of Now Is the Time for Trees by Dan ...

Planting a tree (or several trees) is a great way to create a legacy that can last for generations on a landscape. However, planting trees requires specific care and steps to ensure a successful ...

So, you picked out the perfect place to add a tree this fall. Since most nurseries and garden centers have trees and shrubs on sale that they don’t want to overwinter, this is a good time to pick out ...

What’s the most important step in planting a tree or shrub? Thinking it through first. “How a tree is planted makes a huge difference in how healthy it will be and how long it is likely to live,” said ...

Place the stakes in the native soil surrounding the tree, spacing them equally. “You don’t want the stakes to be within the root ball, or else it defeats the purpose,” Abdi said. Drive the stakes ...

Dreaming of harvesting peaches, plums, apples or figs from your own backyard? Growing delicious homegrown fruit starts with ...