Planting a tree is simple but requires care. Follow these five expert steps to ensure your new tree thrives.

What’s the most important step in planting a tree or shrub? Thinking it through first. “How a tree is planted makes a huge difference in how healthy it will be and how long it is likely to live,” said ...

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 ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has offered the following tips for spring tree planting. May in New York is a good time to plant a tree. When you plant, remember Goldilocks ...

Mid-sized choices are Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis), growing 15 to 25 feet with spring flowers, edible berries, and strong fall color; eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis), a fast-growing ...

BOISE, Idaho — Fall is a great time to plant a new tree. It can get established without the intense summer heat, and before the ground freezes. On this edition of 'You Can Grow It,' KTVB Garden Master ...