Planting

It’s a pretty simple concept: If you want to plant a tree, you need to dig a hole. Learn the proper way to take this first important step toward giving your new young tree a healthy – and permanent – home in your yard.

Spring is near, and that means it’s time to think about bare-root trees. There are many advantages to buying and planting this type of tree, but you’d better hurry – there’s a small window of time to get these beauties in the ground!

Of all the trees suited to container gardening, fruit-bearing species are the most appealing – yet the most difficult to maintain. Of course, their delicious payoff makes the extra care well-worth the effort. Learn a few tips on growing these challenging beauties, then enjoy the fruits of your labor!

Planting a bare-root tree may sound more intimidating than it really is. These types of plants are typically vigorous species that develop roots quickly when planted in unamended garden soil. Learn the easy steps of how to plant bare-root trees in the landscape.

Sometimes a landscape just calls for a big tree – but don’t let size intimidate you. If you have strong and willing helpers, you can plant large specimen trees with root balls up to 4 feet in diameter. Learn the steps to getting that tree properly in the ground.

Planting small trees can make a big statement in a landscape. While the concept may sound intimidating to a novice gardener, the process is simple. Learn how to plant a balled-and-burlapped tree or one that comes in a nursery container – then help your living investment take root!

Staking a tree correctly is important business – after all, this simple act helps your planted investment grow strong and healthy. Follow this easy step-by-step demonstration on tree stake installation to give your newly planted trees a great start – and support!

For a young tree to grow strong and healthy, it needs to be properly staked. Learn how to keep your new trees safe and standing tall for years to come.

Small, young trees are simple to plant, rewarding to grow and easy on the wallet – but they do bring their challenges. Help your new little tree reach its full potential by properly picking, planting and pruning it right from the start.

Sometimes you have to move a tree or shrub to a new spot in your yard – the trick is to do it properly. Follow this step-by-step guide to relocating woody ornamental plants, and get your transplant off to a great start in its new location.

People don’t often consider big plants for container gardens, but potted trees can bring stunning beauty to a group of planters, providing maturity, scale and permanence. Learn what to look for when buying a container tree, as well as some tips on getting it off to a healthy start.

How you plant a tree depends on how you purchased it. Learn some tree planting advice – from how to plant a tree from a container to how to get balled-and-burlapped or bare-root species in the ground.