How to plant a tree, the right way When you're digging a hole to plant your tree, the temptation is to dig it in the shape of most holes: you know, a circle.

Trees Planting trees that are rootbound can be dangerous because the roots can continue to circle and not anchor properly, so the tree has a greater chance of toppling over as they mature.

Avoid container-grown trees with pot-bound root systems that have been starved of nutrients and constrained for too long. To check, gently pull the tree partially out of its pot.

Planting the rootball too deeply could suffocate portions or all the root system, possibly leading to the death of the tree. What if it's root-bound?

A properly planted tree sits with its root flair visible when you’re done planting. You can’t determine how deep to dig your hole until you find the root flair.

When planting a lettuce or pansy seedling, you just scoop open a hole, plop it in and cover the roots. Planting trees is far more complicated, especially when it comes to fruit trees. Start Early It’s ...

As the snow finally melts, we are approaching the prime time for planting bare-root trees and shrubs in Indiana. Planting bare-root seedlings is a proven, cost-efficient method to establish trees and ...

Millie looks at the benefits of buying a semi-mature tree and shows the best way of planting them.

I ordered some bare root shrubs by mail and would like some advice on how to achieve the best results in planting them. — Ed Reilly, Warrenville Bare root plants are dug from the field while … ...

Plant a pocket forrest with densely packed native trees and shrubs to create a tiny forest in the space you might think you can fit just one tree. Add shade, water absorption, and native habitat ...

When there are more plant roots than soil, we typically think it's time to repot. But here's why a root-bound plant can sometimes be positive.