First, select a species that will match the conditions and limitations of the desired planting site, often referred to as “right plant, right place.” ...

National Arbor Day is a very old holiday, dating back to 1872 in Nebraska. That’s what fifth grade students at Granville Intermediate School learned during an assembly on April 25. A tradition at the ...

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 ...

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 ...

When it's time to prep your yard's soil for planting a tree, grabbing some compost may seem like an obvious step. Compost has tons of benefits for plants, from improving soil structure to boosting ...