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 ...

As part of my duties as an extension agent, I answer a lot of questions about trees. Many times, folks are surprised that the solution they found online was not the best one, and that sometimes it was ...

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 ...

When planting, the hole is key. Dig it at least twice as wide as the existing root ball. The larger, the better. The length of time it takes to get the tree established and growing is directly related ...

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 ...

A living Christmas tree is one that still has its roots attached. It is still living and can be planted outside and will continue to grow. These trees may be smaller and potted for decoration inside ...

Q: Two years ago, we moved into a newly constructed home. The builder planted 33 Nellie Stevens hollies to create a green privacy fence in the backyard. Last summer, I noticed they were looking ...

This live oak with its mass of surface roots was a poor choice for parkway planting. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram There’s not one of us who hasn’t been impacted by supply chain issues ...