Plant the tree and backfill with the excavated soil, then top with 1 to 2 inches of compost. Tamp the ground to remove air ...

As a child, I read Shel Silverstein's "The Giving Tree" - about a little boy who loved a tree, and a tree that loved him in ...

Trees are, or soon will be, losing their leaves. That will make their trunks all the more visible. That’s when you’ll begin to notice how attractive some trees’ trunks really are. You won’t see it so ...

Planting depth is critical. To determine the proper planting depth, locate the root flare of your tree, which is where the ...

Neil Sperry offers insight on a dying Shantung maple, walnut seedling control, pothos propagation, nandina sizes and why ...

Landowners want their black walnut trees to grow into veneer quality, but not all trees make the grade. Here are practical ...

Late spring, around May, is usually the best planting time for fruit trees. Dig a hole twice as deep as the roots on your ...

As Veterans Day approaches, here’s the story of a lost memorial oak of Lancaster and the search for what remains.

Knots in floorboards can reveal much about the source tree. Pine, for example, often features multiple small knots originating from a common point. This reflects the growth pattern of young plantation ...

Organic garlic bulbs shouldn't have been coated with anything. Plant them so they're not touching, a hand width apart or even a bit less. The depth should be at least four inches to six inches.

The area looks slightly different every time Edward Platero visits. The cinematographer fondly remembers purchasing “The ...