The ideal planting type depends on whether the tree is bare-root or container-grown, and other factors.

If you're looking to add privacy to a small yard, you may feel that your options are limited. This attractive Asian native ...

When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...

Remove the wire basket around the tree’s root ball prior to planting. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. Trees are the long-lasting ...

Southern gardeners can enjoy vibrant fall foliage with trees suited for heat and humidity. Fall is ideal for planting trees due to milder weather that promotes strong root growth. Choose trees based ...

Standard-sized fruit trees grow 20 feet tall or higher and easily overwhelm small backyards and gardens. But a limited space does not mean that you cannot grow your apples, figs, citrus, and other ...

Planting forests with diverse species can help ensure their success, according to a new study published May 18 from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) and The Nature Conservancy. The ...

Imagine making one change to a farm field so that as well as producing food, it also generated building materials, fuel and fodder. At the same time, this change would nourish the health of the soil, ...

Planting more trees can help cool the planet and reduce fire risk—but where they are planted matters. According to UC Riverside researchers, tropical regions provide the most powerful climate benefits ...