There are several advantages to planting bare-root trees: they are usually less expensive, easier for gardeners to transport, and they will grow their roots entirely into native soil (rather than ...

BOISE, Idaho — Have you ever noticed at many garden centers there are some trees and shrubs in pots ready to plant, and others that aren't in any pots at all? They look just like sticks with bare, ...

I ordered some bare root shrubs by mail and would like some advice on how to achieve the best results in planting them. Bare root plants are dug from the field while they are still dormant and have ...

I received some bare root trees and shrubs as a gift and would like to know how to plant and care for them. — Jerry Rosen, Skokie That sounds like a great gift, just ahead of the growing season. Bare ...

MOORHEAD - Spring is here bringing planting season. Early spring between the time that the ground thaws but before bud break is one of two optimal times during the year for planting bare-root trees ...

Dreaming of harvesting peaches, plums, apples or figs from your own backyard? Growing delicious homegrown fruit starts with planting your tree correctly—and at the right time of year.

Fruit trees and many small fruit plants are usually sold bare root, and it is vital that roots never dry out before planting. When plants arrive from the nursery, open the bundles immediately and ...

It seems pretty simple to plant a tree. Dig a hole. Drop in a tree. Fill the hole. Add water. Go back inside and have a beer. What could go wrong? Yet year after year, we see trees planted incorrectly ...

Avoid this common error to ensure your tree gets a healthy start. Could you find the root flare on a tree? Most of us have probably never heard the term, but that ...