Before you grab a shovel, read this—this common tree-planting mistake is easy to make.

Some trees with buried root flares will have spaghetti-like roots trying to reach the surface for air. They should be removed and the hole left open, exposing the flare. Howard Garrett / Special ...

You should be able to stand on the flares of a properly exposed tree — as with this Arkansas state champion magnolia. Howard Garrett / Special Contributor Questions related to root-flare exposure are ...

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, appears during the growing season. It features timely tips and suggestions for your garden and ...

It’s that time of year when new trees and plants are finding their place in our gardens. One of my pet peeves in gardening is seeing a tree that is planted too deep, and unfortunately, I see a lot of ...

Planting a tree involves more than just digging a hole and dropping it in. Proper techniques can help a tree grow stronger and live longer. Fall is the ideal season for tree planting because the ...

Trees are often planted too deep by homeowners and professionals, so it is a good idea to understand how to position a new tree at the proper depth. Recently planted trees that resemble telephone ...