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 ...

Many people make the mistake of planting a tree 4 or 5 feet from the house. It fits the space perfectly in the moment, but ...

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 ...

As fall tilts toward winter, gardens seem emptier as deciduous leafy plants give way to bare stems. Some find this sight melancholy, but to the gardener, the opening vista invites creativity. Without ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Spring is just around the corner, green spaces are beginning to wake from their winter slumber, Earth Day and Arbor Day are a little over a month away, and people are ready to ...

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 ...