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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Planting bare-root fruit trees TOM G. ASKS: I AM GOING TO PURCHASE A COUPLE OF BAREROOT FRUIT TREES. What directions can you share so I plant them correctly? After you’ve purchased the trees ...

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 … ...

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.

Homely bare-root trees will turn into raving beauties with smart planting February is a perfect time to plant trees purchased with bare roots, out of the pot. But they need the right-size hole ...

Here's how to grow an oak tree from a germinated acorn with these easy-to-follow instructions on how to collect, properly prepare, and plant an acorn.

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 ...