Before you head out to the nursery to purchase a tree for your landscape, there are some important things to consider.

It seems pretty simple to plant a tree. Dig a hole. Drop in a tree. Fill the hole. Add water. Go back inside and have a beer. What could go wrong? Yet year after year, we see trees planted incorrectly ...

Bare-root trees need to be planted quickly to keep their exposed roots from drying out. Here's the best time to plant so ...

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 ...

Place the stakes in the native soil surrounding the tree, spacing them equally. “You don’t want the stakes to be within the ...

Q: We just bought our first home and my bride wants this year’s Christmas tree to be one we can plant in the yard, to be a remembrance tree. I think it’s a great idea but don’t know if there are rules ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Don't plant fruit trees in growing conditions or climates they aren't suited for. Planting too late, too deeply, or in overly rich soil affects tree growth and health. Not watering enough and pruning ...

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