Bare root plants are much less expensive than potted plants. They're cheaper, easier to grow, and they tend to fare better long term. Here's how to find and grow them.

Find out when to plant peonies as bare-root starts, then use these tips to get your plants off to a strong start. You may be in harvest mode in autumn, but don’t forget there’s still planting ...

The most significant downsides to bare-root trees are their limited window of availability, and short planting time frame.

I ordered some bare root shrubs by mail and would like some advice on how to achieve the best results in planting them. — Ed Reilly, Warrenville Bare root plants are dug from the field while ...

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.

However, now is the best time to plant bare root trees – whether fruit trees or ornamentals – as well as bare root berry bushes. On Thursday's You Can Grow It, ...

Bare-root plants should be planted soon after purchase. If you need to take a few days before getting your plant in the ground, keep the roots covered with moist sawdust until you are ready to plant.

Again, bare-root plants are much lighter (there’s no pot, no compost, less packaging), making them far easier and cheaper to transport. [ We have a problem with squirrels in our garden.

Remove any dead or damaged roots before planting. It is best to plant bare-root trees immediately after bringing them home, but if this is not possible, the roots should be covered with sawdust or ...

Bare root plants come with a number of benefits that make them an attractive option for both nursery owners and the buying public. Newsletters Games Share a News Tip. Featured. Featured.

Mulching is highly recommended. A large variety of blackberries and raspberries can be ordered bare-root at a cost of $20-$25 per plant from Stark Bro’s (starkbros.com).

Bare-root plants are the best deal because you get so much more plant for the buck. It cost the vendor far less to ship them in, display them and care for them. In fact, due to the size of bare-root ...