Planting trees is not rocket science. It’s a pretty straightforward process as long as you pay attention to a few basic, ...

The very first tree I can remember planting, indeed the very first plant of any kind I remember planting, was a tiny seedling of flowering dogwood (Cornus florida.) Despite this formative experience ...

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 ...

A person prepares to transplant a tree in their garden. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Welcome to our tree column, “Ask your local arborist.” Each month, arborists from the Davey Tree Expert Company in ...

Cleanup Transplanting trees leaves a mess in the yard, so some extra investment may be needed for cleanup. Soil, debris, and tree-related waste like leaves and branches will need to be removed once ...

When Tom Spellman began lecturing on fruit trees more than two decades ago, his audience skewed primarily older with lots of people in their 60s and 70s. In recent years, that’s started to change.

Transplanting a tree can leave up to 95% of its root system behind, causing a condition known as transplant shock. The best time to transplant a tree is during its dormant season, allowing it to ...