Bare-root trees need to be planted quickly to keep their exposed roots from drying out. Here's the best time to plant so ...

If you're working with a relatively small yard and want to be able to grow much of your own food, you may need to grow your plants relatively close together. This works fine for many plant ...

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 ...

A biological mechanism familiar to people who fast helps plant roots grow strong. The discovery provides an answer to a long-unanswered question and a deeper understanding of the 'mouths' of plants ...

WELL, IT APPEARS the rainy fall weather has arrived, which is a good thing. As is seeing snow up in the mountains. As promised last week, I will explain the advantages to several types of root pruning ...

From early-season radishes to post-frost parsnips, root vegetables offer multiple seasons' worth of tasty, versatile, easy-to-grow options for your garden. These vegetables are known for growing their ...

Base of a large tree with exposed roots. - Babariba/Shutterstock Do you have an area in your yard with trees that's difficult to grow in? The struggle to find a plant that can thrive in these dry, ...