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

Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

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 ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has offered the following tips for spring tree planting. May in New York is a good time to plant a tree. When you plant, remember Goldilocks ...

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: ...

BOISE, Idaho — Fall is a great time to plant a new tree. It can get established without the intense summer heat, and before the ground freezes. On this edition of 'You Can Grow It,' KTVB Garden Master ...

Spring is springing, flowers are blooming, and plants at the garden center are calling your name. Perhaps the cloud-like white flowers of the native fringe tree captured your eye or the relaxing shade ...

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 ...

The county tree planting program begins the next generation of forests. While many hardwoods like aspen, birch and oak regenerate naturally, county tree planting focuses on conifers to maintain and ...