Could you find the root flare on a tree? Most of us have probably never heard the term, but that particular feature is key to properly planting a tree. A common mistake is to place the root flare too ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

Spring is a favorite time for planting trees. Your planting practices can have a big impact on the longevity of the trees. Recent research by the University of Minnesota has shown that many trees are ...

Planning to plant a tree? “It’s important to do it the right way,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “Many problems that take years ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Stop me if you’ve heard this one…. A tree is in a slow decline year after year. You are called to your client’s property only to find the root flare well below grade. Most ...

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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 ...

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 ...