For most types of trees, "Correct root flare height and exposure is probably the most important consideration when planting," ...

To move a tree or shrub, start in the autumn by root pruning, which cuts larger feeder roots. The plant sends out new, more fibrous roots in the soil mass for the plant, which should be replanted in ...

Key Points Evergreen shrubs and trees planted in fall aren't able withstand winter dehydration.Taproot shrubs and trees are especially susceptible to freezing temperatures before properly established.

Plants come in all shapes and sizes, allowing them to fit into unique niches in the landscape, but they can be quite complex organisms. In order to select the most appropriate plants for a given ...

Rick Van Duyvendyk, owner of Saskatoon’s Dutch Growers, says what can be done to prepare trees and plants for the colder ...

Bare root planting is the easiest and most cost-effective way to plant trees and shrubs. Pictured above is witch hazel, bare root on left and with container on right. Photo courtesy of Turnbull ...

Aims Our aim was to explore the way that root system type affects mycorrhizal growth response of plants. Methods An extensive meta-analysis with 943 peer-review publications was conducted to test the ...