It may sound ridiculous to plant trees in the winter, but there are a few varieties in special conditions that may tolerate ...

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 ...

If you love pomegranates (or grenadine), it's a fruit that can get pricey fast. Save money and have some fun planting a tree, ...

Want to do something good for the Earth? Plant a tree. This common belief, once an inspiration for Earth Day T-shirts, now forms the basis of a booming global industry. As countries try to meet their ...

October is a fine time to plant a tree or shrub. “The air has cooled off, but the soil is still pretty warm,” said Spencer Campbell, Plant Clinic manager at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. That means ...

Fruit trees are always a great addition to your garden. As well as looking pretty and making your garden smell great, they also provide quicker and cheaper fruit options than supermarkets and are ...

Planting a tree is one of those rare things where everyone and everything benefits—the air, the land, wildlife and our health. Have you ever thought about planting a tree in your area? No? Well, maybe ...

Staking prevents the root ball from shifting and incurring damage while the tree acclimates to its surroundings. To reap the ...