The largest percentage of the root system consists of small roots that grow from the larger roots near the soil surface.

Q: Recently our neighbors converted their front lawn to artificial turf. The trees were getting some good moisture from their grass, and now they won’t. The other two sides of the trees are on the ...

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...

These dormant trees grow strong roots. Bare-root fruit trees don’t look like much, but there’s a lot of promise in the dormant plants. Their limbs are free of leaves and their roots have been cleaned ...

You often inherit trees with a property. My current home has an abundance of ornamental and edible trees on it. Or, if your yard is bare, you may add trees for shade, wildlife habitat, color, ...

With the cost of avocados constantly rising, never mind the food miles accrued from shipping and the social issues surrounding avocado farming, the thought of growing your own guacamole base is ...

So you want to beautify your landscape, improve your community, or celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree. What could go wrong? Quite a bit, if you make some common mistakes, according to an expert at ...

If the Arbor Day spirit moves you to plant a tree, plant it right to give it the best chance for a long life of spreading green branches and sheltering people and homes. “How you plant a tree makes a ...