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

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

Growing your own fruits and vegetables can bring you a sense of pride and peace of mind in knowing exactly where your produce originates. Fruit trees in particular add to the landscape of your home ...

When it's time to prep your yard's soil for planting a tree, grabbing some compost may seem like an obvious step. Compost has tons of benefits for plants, from improving soil structure to boosting ...

If you're thinking about planting a tree in your yard but worry about maintenance and potential damage, understory trees are ...

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

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 ...

To celebrate Arbor Day, there will be several tree-planting ceremonies throughout Ouachita Parish on Friday, Jan. 16.

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