We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...

I received some bare root trees and shrubs as a gift and would like to know how to plant and care for them. — Jerry Rosen, Skokie That sounds like a great gift, just ahead of the growing season. Bare ...

Large trees can create a quiet shady spot, but their roots can pose problems in your yard. Follow these recommendations to ...

Question: I’m going to be planting some fruit trees this spring, and I’m wondering if it’s better for me to buy the trees in a big pot from a nursery or if I should get them from a mail order place ...

Tom G. of Santa Rosa asks: I would like to purchase a few bare root fruit trees and could use some guidance in planting them correctly. All fruit trees should be planted where they will get sun for at ...