If a tree's root flare is buried, its roots tend to grow around the trunk rather than outward as they should. This growth ...

I have exposed the root flare on a tree near my house. Is it OK to put 1-inch-diameter rocks into the 4-inch-deep hole that the exposure created? Should I cover the bottom of the hole with landscape ...

There are many reasons to plant trees. They bring beauty to the yard, help clean the air, provide a home for birds and other creatures and conserve energy by shading your house in summer and ...

I have a 5-year-old, 10-foot bur oak tree and have exposed the root flare (pictured below). Do I need to expose it even more? There's a 15 mph wind blowing today, and you can see the base moving when ...

Trees are often planted too deep by homeowners and professionals, so it is a good idea to understand how to position a new tree at the proper depth. Recently planted trees that resemble telephone ...

Fall is a great time to plant trees. Many nurseries offer discounts so that they do not have to overwinter trees. The cooler weather means the soil stays moist longer and planting trees in the fall ...

Something big happened in the year A.D. 774. Scientists studying tree rings found a sharp increase in the amount of radioactive carbon-14 recorded in the rings of ancient Japanese cedar trees between ...