Trees are important landscape components that grow slowly but often outlast most other plants. They offer visual height, shade, and a habitat for birds, and well-planted trees could very well outlive ...

Could you find the root flare on a tree? Most of us have probably never heard the term, but that particular feature is key to properly planting a tree. A common mistake is to place the root flare too ...

When planting, the hole is key. Dig it at least twice as wide as the existing root ball. The larger, the better. The length of time it takes to get the tree established and growing is directly related ...

Every yard needs a tree. All the better if it’s a native species of tree, one that will support native bees, butterflies and other wildlife. “Fall is a great time for tree planting,” said Spencer ...

Purdue Landscape Report: When I was a kid, if you’d asked me what my favorite season was it would always immediately be summer. No school, time for playing outdoors, swimming, hiking, and late nights ...

We often hear that spring is the best time to plant trees. Even Arbor Day, the day dedicated to planting trees, is in the spring. While there is no “bad” time to plant a tree, fall is a perfect time ...

Planting fast-growing fruit trees on your property provides delicious, nutrient-rich fruit during harvest time. Fruit trees also provide food and habitat for pollinators and wildlife. We spoke with ...