Before planting your tree, soak the root ball and remove excess soil and artificially high roots.(Howard Garrett / Special Contributor) Continuing our discussion of tree planting, it’s time to ...

If the ground-down roots break, the tree is more likely to blow over. These are both powerful arguments against grinding down the roots. Instead, it would be better to add some fill over the roots.

Before starting to dig the hole, remove burlap, excess soil and mulch from the top and measure the height of the actual root ball. Dig a wide, rough-sided hole about two times wider than the tree ...

Start With the Right Foundation: Skip the deep, narrow hole. Trees need space to spread their roots outward. Dig two to three ...

Covering a tree's roots above ground can limit the tree's access to oxygen and moisture which helps them grow and stay healthy. Avoid cutting, trimming, or removing tree roots because it can make ...

Q: I’m hoping you can help us figure out what to do about these tree roots. We don’t know what kind of tree it is, but our neighbor’s tree is the same and the roots are showing above ground ...

Simply put, stake trees low (1-2-feet above the ground) to keep the ball in place and let the top sway in the breeze. That swaying encourages trunk and root growth.

Exposed tree roots can damage sidewalks and foundations, become a tripping hazard, and make lawn mowing difficult. Learn how ...

Simply put, stake trees low (1-2-feet above the ground) to keep the ball in place and let the top sway in the breeze. That swaying encourages trunk and root growth.

Planting a tree (or several trees) is a great way to create a legacy that can last for generations on a landscape. However, planting trees requires specific care and steps ...

If you are concerned about it, do not mix it in with the root ball. You can put it on the top and let it slowly seep in. Remember, this tree is just waking up in a new place, a new location, and ...