Dreaming of harvesting peaches, plums, apples or figs from your own backyard? Growing delicious homegrown fruit starts with ...

Before you head out to the nursery to purchase a tree for your landscape, there are some important things to consider.

Growing your own fruits and vegetables can bring you a sense of pride and peace of mind in knowing exactly where your produce originates. Fruit trees in particular add to the landscape of your home ...

These dormant trees grow strong roots.

Place the stakes in the native soil surrounding the tree, spacing them equally. “You don’t want the stakes to be within the root ball, or else it defeats the purpose,” Abdi said. Drive the stakes ...

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 ...

Staking prevents the root ball from shifting and incurring damage while the tree acclimates to its surroundings. To reap the benefits of staking, however, you must do it properly.