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 ...

Unlike other trees, this American native is conveniently planted in the fall to protect from increasing sun in the spring.

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.

It’s the end of the gardening season, and those of us who’ve endured a less-than-perfect layout may be itching to move shrubs ...

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 ...

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 ...