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MOORHEAD - Spring is here bringing planting season. Early spring between the time that the ground thaws but before bud break is one of two optimal times during the year for planting bare-root trees ...

The root collar is the area where the trunk and roots come together. It is the location on a tree trunk where the roots begin to grow laterally into the soil, also known as the root flare. On all ...

Next step is to dig a hole twice as wide and no deeper than the root ball. Some may be planting bare root trees or vines, making it slightly challenging to determine how deep to make the planting hole ...

In anticipation of Arbor Day and those who wish to add a tree or trees to their home landscapes, I follow last week’s article about selecting a tree with our subject today – planting a tree correctly.

Q: I will be planting some young trees this fall and was planning to amend the soil that will be put back in the planting hole. Now I’ve read that this shouldn’t be done. What is the procedure to ...

Each year, I like to encourage people to consider planting a tree or shrub around Arbor Day (the last Friday of April – this year, April 25). We’ll get to some planting tips toward the end of the ...

“Plant them high, they will not die. Plant them low, they will not grow.” I first read that saying on the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA) online discussion exchange years ago. The name ...

A root-collar excavation was performed on this red maple to discover that girdling roots have restricted its growth, drastically affecting the health of the plant. A root-collar excavation was ...