Q: We moved to a property where there are many shallow, large roots spreading out from a mature tree in the lawn, and the roots have holes in a few places. Should we fill them in to prevent rot? A: ...

I received some bare root trees and shrubs as a gift and would like to know how to plant and care for them. — Jerry Rosen, Skokie That sounds like a great gift, just ahead of the growing season. Bare ...

To many gardeners, January is shopping season. Every day, it seems, we find a new seed or plant catalog in our mailboxes (both snail and e-mail). These catalogs offer a wealth of information on all ...

Happy New Year! My New Year’s wish is for nice, slow, soaking rainfalls to help our new plants establish and our established plants thrive. What’s your garden wish for 2025? Bare root fruit trees, ...

JOHN AND KAYLEE, THANK YOU SO MUCH, CAITLIN. ARBOR DAY IS HERE AND IT’S A DAY TO FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND GROWING TREES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. YEAH, TODAY, 27 TREES WILL BE PLANTED ACROSS GRETNA TO ...

Considering buying a bare root fruit tree? Here's all your bare root answers, plus tips on planting. Considering buying a bare root fruit tree but aren’t quite sure? Here’s all your bare root answers: ...

Trees are often an essential component of a gorgeous landscape that livens up a yard. However, when they are planted near a home, homeowners must take steps to ensure that the greenery can co-exist ...

It’s not uncommon for trees to be killed from damage suffered during construction. Depending upon the type of tree, its age and the extent of damage, the tree could die quickly or take years.