Tomorrow is Arbor Day, and that means it’s a prime time of year to plant a new tree or three. There’s more to the deed, though, than just digging a hole and setting the rootball into it. “Operator ...

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 ...

You've eaten plenty of peaches. You may have even picked a few. But have you ever tried growing a peach tree from the pit? It's a fun project for both new and experienced gardeners. Kids love it, too!

When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...

Growing your own peaches is easier than it seems.

This tree grows to 30 feet to 50 feet with a spread of 15 feet to 30 feet. Evergreens can be misleading when planting. As cute little "Christmas trees," it's hard to imagine how large they will be.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — More Ozark Chinquapin seeds were planted at Lake Leatherwood City Park in Eureka Springs on Feb. 28, and many curious folks showed up to learn more and help support ...

I am following up on my previous column: "Planting depth critical for transplant success" (Napa Valley Register Week of February 6-12, 2025). The focus was mostly on that one aspect of planting trees ...

Plant a tree? Sure! If Queen Elizabeth II is out there doing it in her mid-80s, you can too. Of course, HM has a retinue of staffers who do the heavy lifting: digging the hole, finding and positioning ...