Planning to plant a tree? “It’s important to do it the right way,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “Many problems that take years ...

The root ball of a balled-and-burlap tree is commonly placed several inches above the existing soil line in an effort to position the tree's root flare at the proper depth. This is done because it's ...

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 ...

If you’re planning to plant trees or shrubs this fall, the most important thing you can do to ensure their success is not to plant them too deeply. “Roots need to be just underneath the surface of the ...

The goal in planting any plant is to help it establish a healthy root system as quickly as possible so that it can fuel all the other processes needed for its growth. For best long-term results, test ...

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 ...

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 ...

Each year, I like to encourage people to consider planting a tree or shrub around Arbor Day (the last Friday of April – this year, April 25). We’ll get to some planting tips toward the end of the ...

This story originally published April 3, 2023. Spring is here and Hoosiers are preparing to plant all sorts of things: flowers, shrubs and trees. Of those DIY yard projects, trees are the most ...

Trees provide many benefits to the environment and our health and well-being. These long-lived members of our landscapes and communities provide shade, help reduce energy costs, clean the air we ...

Avoid this common error to ensure your tree gets a healthy start. Could you find the root flare on a tree? Most of us have probably never heard the term, but that ...