You can transplant a mature tree without losing it, and my red buckeye is living proof. I chose to uproot the tree when the ...

The very first tree I can remember planting, indeed the very first plant of any kind I remember planting, was a tiny seedling of flowering dogwood (Cornus florida.) Despite this formative experience ...

A person prepares to transplant a tree in their garden. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Welcome to our tree column, “Ask your local arborist.” Each month, arborists from the Davey Tree Expert Company in ...

It happens at least once in our gardening lives: The plant we thought would be perfect here really would look better there. So, if this is your dilemma, there is a tried-and-true method for ...

Mid-sized choices are Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis), growing 15 to 25 feet with spring flowers, edible berries, and strong fall color; eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis), a fast-growing ...

Planting trees is not rocket science. It’s a pretty straightforward process as long as you pay attention to a few basic, common-sense things. But then, I say that as a guy who’s been studying and ...

Cleanup Transplanting trees leaves a mess in the yard, so some extra investment may be needed for cleanup. Soil, debris, and tree-related waste like leaves and branches will need to be removed once ...

Transplanting a tree can leave up to 95% of its root system behind, causing a condition known as transplant shock. The best time to transplant a tree is during its dormant season, allowing it to ...