What’s the most important step in planting a tree or shrub? Thinking it through first. “How a tree is planted makes a huge difference in how healthy it will be and how long it is likely to live,” said ...

Mid-sized choices are Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis), growing 15 to 25 feet with spring flowers, edible berries, and strong fall color; eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis), a fast-growing ...

Getting a tree from a local farm ensures a tree has been freshly cut. Christmas trees need fresh plain water added daily to their tree stands; no additives are needed. Lights can dry out trees faster; ...

Most nurseries offer live Christmas trees. Your challenge is to find a specimen that looks the way you want it to look as a holiday tree and also is adapted to our growing conditions. Here are some ...

Do you ever wish you could find more choices of evergreen trees that would prosper in your landscape? How about the opportunity to get an attractive tree to decorate for Christmas and then be able to ...

Christmas trees come in several varieties, including artificial, live with roots, and cut trees. Live trees with intact roots can be planted after the holidays but require careful handling and ...