There are many reasons to plant trees. They bring beauty to the yard, help clean the air, provide a home for birds and other creatures and conserve energy by shading your house in summer and ...

Trees not only improve the beauty of our landscapes, but they provide a critical function for our health, too. These leafy lovlies remove carbon dioxide from the air, and give us life-critical oxygen ...

How much you water a tree depends on its age. Q • I am planning on having some trees planted this fall, but I don’t know much about plants. How do I make sure that my trees are being planted properly?

October is a fine time to plant a tree or shrub. “The air has cooled off, but the soil is still pretty warm,” said Spencer Campbell, Plant Clinic manager at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. That means ...

While you wait for autumn leaves to fall, consider planting a tree. “If you plant a tree in early autumn, the soil will still be warm enough to encourage root growth for at least two months,” said ...

A Chinese proverb tells us that the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago; the next best time is now. It takes an optimist to plant a tree, and I hope you fall into that category and are planning ...

You should be able to stand on the flares of a properly exposed tree — as with this Arkansas state champion magnolia. Howard Garrett / Special Contributor Questions related to root-flare exposure are ...

Early fall is an excellent time to add trees to the landscape, not to mention shrubs, perennial flowers, and most evergreens. Author and Washington State Extension horticulturist Dr. Linda ...

Did you know you may be unknowingly stressing out the trees and shrubs in your yard, consequently reducing their vigor and shortening their life? The area of concern is where the plant meets the ...