When it's time to prep your yard's soil for planting a tree, grabbing some compost may seem like an obvious step. Compost has tons of benefits for plants, from improving soil structure to boosting ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you have a small suburban lot or a big, rambling yard, an outdoor space becomes infinitely more ...

So you want to beautify your landscape, improve your community, or celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree. What could go wrong? Quite a bit, if you make some common mistakes, according to an expert at ...

Could you find the root flare on a tree? Most of us have probably never heard the term, but that particular feature is key to properly planting a tree. A common mistake is to place the root flare too ...

Key Points You can plant trees near or under power lines. Keep in mind the tree's mature height.Follow local easement regulations and distance requirements from power lines.Problems arise when trees ...

You can grow trees in the summer—but they require additional watering, special care, and attention. Certain types of trees, like black tupelo and Mediterranean hackberry, are better suited to summer ...

Every yard needs a tree. All the better if it’s a native species of tree, one that will support native bees, butterflies and other wildlife. “Fall is a great time for tree planting,” said Spencer ...

Purdue Landscape Report: When I was a kid, if you’d asked me what my favorite season was it would always immediately be summer. No school, time for playing outdoors, swimming, hiking, and late nights ...

We often hear that spring is the best time to plant trees. Even Arbor Day, the day dedicated to planting trees, is in the spring. While there is no “bad” time to plant a tree, fall is a perfect time ...