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 ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Although we have experienced a few hot days this week, cool temperatures are on the way. Highs in the seventies and a lows in the forties. Fall can be a ...

What’s the most important step in planting a tree or shrub? Thinking it through first. “How a tree is planted makes a huge difference in how healthy it will be and how long it is likely to live,” said ...

In anticipation of Arbor Day and those who wish to add a tree or trees to their home landscapes, I follow last week’s article about selecting a tree with our subject today – planting a tree correctly.

The goal in planting any plant is to help it establish a healthy root system as quickly as possible so that it can fuel all the other processes needed for its growth. For best long-term results, test ...

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 it may seem counterintuitive, fall is the best time to plant most trees and shrubs. I say most because some plants such as crapemyrtles do best when planted in the heat of summer. However, those ...

To remove the wire basket from your tree before planting or not to remove the wire basket? That is the question many gardeners ask themselves when planting B&B (balled and burlapped) trees. Does ...

Tree planting guidelines have changed in recent years, with updated methods greatly improving survival and health. Following is information provided by the Bettendorf Trees Are Us Committee and the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Burlap removal, after tree is placed in planting hole. Q • I had some trees planted recently and I can see they still have the ...