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 ...
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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 ...
Neil Sperry offers insight on a dying Shantung maple, walnut seedling control, pothos propagation, nandina sizes and why ...
A good rule of thumb is to get potted fruit trees in the ground at least 4 to 6 weeks before your fall frost date. In a mild ...
Large trees often develop surface roots that can damage sidewalks, mower blades, and tree health. Mulch 2–3 inches deep to cover roots safely and reduce maintenance without harming the tree. Never cut ...
Landowners want their black walnut trees to grow into veneer quality, but not all trees make the grade. Here are practical ...
As Veterans Day approaches, here’s the story of a lost memorial oak of Lancaster and the search for what remains.
Dead trees also provide shelter for birds, such as six types of woodpeckers, owls, chickadees, bluebirds, wrens, nuthatches ...
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 ...
The invasive insects have started laying eggs to hatch in 2026. Now is the time to kill their egg masses, experts say. Here's how to do it.