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Over the Garden Gate: Planting your new tree

Planting depth is critical. To determine the proper planting depth, locate the root flare of your tree, which is where the ...
Repotting is one of the most fun parts of houseplant ownership — you get to pick a cool new pot and get your hands in the soil. One of the things that gets us repotting is when our plants become ...
Tips to revive a rootbound persimmon, treat euonymus scale, curb crape myrtle sprouts, time St. Augustine control and fruit ...
Growing a potted fig tree is a rewarding process, and can be done year-round with the right conditions. Place the container ...
By Peggy Rice, UC Master GardenerA tree is a big gardening investment, and a long-term addition to your yard.  This guide will take you through the steps of planting a new tree, so you will have a ...
Fruit trees. Consider planting a guava tree. Make sure it’s a tropical guava (Psidium guajava) and not a pineapple guava (Feijoa sellowiana) or a strawberry guava (Psidium callleianum). The latter two ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Learn the correct root to shoot ratio for planting new trees Dr. Robyn Puffenbarger explains the advantages of planting bare root tree whips from the Virginia Department of Forestry and why it is ...
Learn the step-by-step process to safely repot a root-bound plant and give it room to thrive! Discover tips for using Leca, preventing root damage, and ensuring your plant grows healthy and strong.
CHICAGO (CBS) -- This first day of summer amid a week of extreme heat, a local group is planting trees in communities across the city in an effort to fight climate change. Citywide, Our Roots Chicago ...