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 ...

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 ...

What’s the most important step in planting a tree or shrub? Thinking it through first. “How a tree is planted makes a huge difference in how healthy it will be and how long it is likely to live,” said ...