Before planting, knock off the soil around the tree’s roots, which, in container trees, typically includes peat moss and perlite or a light mix. Bare-root trees will not have any soil around the roots ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Proper tree planting is crucial for successful landscaping, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The agency provides detailed guidance on how to plant a new tree ...

Planting a tree is one thing. Planting it properly is another. And doing the job correctly becomes especially important when people are trying to plant the equivalent of an entire forest after last ...

When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...

The goal in planting any plant is to help it establish a healthy root system as quickly as possible so that it can fuel all the other processes needed for its growth. For best long-term results, test ...

Proper tree planting techniques, according to University of Minnesota tree specialists, include digging a hole wide enough for roots to spread out but not too deep — the tree root flare where the ...

The government lacks a proper framework for the national tree planting program, Linda Ugatuzi Chairman Fred Ogola now claims. Speaking on Spice FM on Tuesday, November 14, Ogola said Monday's event ...

Ogola also lamented that the government is more focused on achieving the 15 billion trees target instead of growing just enough trees that will bear a positive impact on the country. On Monday, ...