Barber advises protecting young trees with cages—and then keeping them protected for years. His preferred method is a ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

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 ...

It happens at least once in our gardening lives: The plant we thought would be perfect here really would look better there. So, if this is your dilemma, there is a tried-and-true method for ...

Why location matters: Experts stress matching tree species to sunlight, soil, and space to avoid poor growth, disease, and future structural damage. Avoid costly mistakes: Planting too close to ...

Why planning matters: Tree roots and branches can cause structural damage if planted too close to buildings or utilities, so species and placement should be chosen carefully. Care through the seasons: ...

Have you noticed new trees planted in yards or around new construction? If trees aren’t staked correctly, injury or death could occur. Most of this information will focus on trees (which are totally ...

When Tom Spellman began lecturing on fruit trees more than two decades ago, his audience skewed primarily older with lots of people in their 60s and 70s. In recent years, that’s started to change.

Tree transplanting costs typically range from $300 to $10,000, while the national average cost to transplant a tree is $800. The main factors that affect the cost to move a tree include the size and ...

I have a good-sized crepe myrtle that must be moved. When is the best time to do this? These are best moved when dormant, in late fall or winter, as long as the ground is not frozen. Before moving a ...

When Tom Spellman began lecturing on fruit trees more than two decades ago, his audience skewed primarily older with lots of people in their 60s and 70s. In recent years, that’s started to change.