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Should you plant bare-root or potted fruit trees? Here's how to decide

Planting. Fruit trees should be planted about as deep as they were growing in their nursery pot, but high enough so that all ...

Arizona’s Garden Nerd explains how bare-root trees can save you money

A bare‑root tree is sold without soil around its roots. It’s dormant, lightweight and easier to handle, which helps roots ...

Planting 1 tree now will 'bring you fruit in your garden for years to come'

Horticultural expert, Bex Edwards has highlighted one particular winter hardy tree than can be planted during the cold winter ...
Tallahassee Democrat

Dream big, start small: Plant a native bare root tree this winter

Instant gratification is a feeling we all enjoy and have, frankly, become accustomed to. We seek it in many areas of our lives, but one thing we should all consider taking our time with is planting a ...

If you just bought a fruit tree in a container, do this right away

Bare-root deciduous fruit trees are now arriving in nurseries and home improvement centers. In order to squeeze these trees ...
The Advocate

With Arbor Day coming up, it's time to plant trees. Here's how to choose the right one.

To properly water a tree in its first year, turn a hose on trickle and lay the end on top of the ground within 6 inches of ...
The Times of Houma/Thibodaux

Planting a tree this winter? Here’s the right way to stake it

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.