Tomorrow is Arbor Day, and that means it’s a prime time of year to plant a new tree or three. There’s more to the deed, though, than just digging a hole and setting the rootball into it. “Operator ...

It seems pretty simple to plant a tree. Dig a hole. Drop in a tree. Fill the hole. Add water. Go back inside and have a beer. What could go wrong? Yet year after year, we see trees planted incorrectly ...

Arbor Day is April 24, and many of you may be considering adding a tree, or maybe several trees or shrubs, to your landscape. Before we get to the important steps of tree selection and planting, let’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Southtownboy / Getty Images While most trees, including citrus trees, benefit from staking after planting, stakes can do serious ...

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...

If you've ever tossed out an avocado pit without a second thought, this hack might make you think twice. TikTok creator Shally Way (@shallyway) shared a video that shows just how simple it is to grow ...

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I am following up on my previous column: "Planting depth critical for transplant success" (Napa Valley Register Week of February 6-12, 2025). The focus was mostly on that one aspect of planting trees ...

Once your money tree has outgrown its pot, it needs repotting. Here's how to do it without stressing the plant. Repotting in spring or summer is best, but if the plant is root-bound, it's OK to repot ...