Before planting, knock off the soil around the tree’s roots, which, in container trees, typically includes peat moss and perlite or a light mix. Bare-root trees will not have any soil around the roots ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Proper tree planting is crucial for successful landscaping, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The agency provides detailed guidance on how to plant a new tree ...

Planting a tree is one thing. Planting it properly is another. And doing the job correctly becomes especially important when people are trying to plant the equivalent of an entire forest after last ...

Q: I will be planting some young trees this fall and was planning to amend the soil that will be put back in the planting hole. Now I’ve read that this shouldn’t be done. What is the procedure to ...

It won't take too many nice days before we all get the urge to plant a tree. That's a great thought, but here's a better one: Let's plant those trees correctly so that they will not only live but also ...

When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...