Planting a tree involves more than just digging a hole and dropping it in. Proper techniques can help a tree grow stronger ...

October is a fine time to plant a tree or shrub. “The air has cooled off, but the soil is still pretty warm,” said Spencer Campbell, Plant Clinic manager at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. That means ...

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 ...

Trees are important landscape components that grow slowly but often outlast most other plants. They offer visual height, shade, and a habitat for birds, and well-planted trees could very well outlive ...

Pomegranate trees flourish in well-draining loamy soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0, which is slightly acidic to neutral.

Lexington’s poorest, most diverse neighborhoods are also some of the hottest. Planting more trees may help. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com You might already know Lexington’s poorest and ...

As a general rule, shrubs (and perennials) that bloom in late summer and fall should be transplanted in spring, just after ...

Worms are some of the key helpers of the soil. Learn about the basics of healthy soil growth, and how to add nutrients to soil to promote healthy microorganisms, bacteria, and fungi growth while ...