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 ...

This common tree planting mistake with the root flare limits the air circulation the roots receive, making the tree more susceptible to disease and death.

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Magnolia trees, with their large, fragrant blooms in shades of white, pink, and purple, are a stunning ...

Planting trees in the fall allows roots to establish while the soil is still warm and moist, but without the stress of high ...

Hardy in most USDA zones, this deciduous beauty certainly lives up to its regal name, with early springtime white blooms and colorful autumn leaves.

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 ...