While a tree with exposed roots might show some character, it can make your landscape look uncared for and pose a tripping hazard. Exposed roots can also easily get damaged, which can affect your tree ...

If you want a flowering ground cover around the base of your trees, you likely want something reliable and low maintenance.

There are several advantages to planting bare-root trees: they are usually less expensive, easier for gardeners to transport, and they will grow their roots entirely into native soil (rather than ...

Planting a fruit tree feels like one of those long-game gardening decisions that can pay off for years. Whether it's apples, ...

Perhaps you’ve inherited a mature Douglas fir canopy. Or, maybe your garden was sunnier a few years ago, but as nearby trees ...

Trees can add privacy, but don't risk damaging your fence—or your home's foundation—in the process. Learn how far to space ...

For many home gardeners, spring is an opportunity to participate in tree planting for shade, enjoyment, and for wildlife. It is important to remember that success starts long before a shovel hits the ...

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Last week, we explored why fall is a great season for planting trees in Northeast Ohio and how to select a tree. But for the tree to thrive, you have to plant it correctly and give ...

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