Although it may be visually appealing, allowing a tree to grow multiple trunks could cause problems in the future. Here's ...

In heavy clay soils, I prefer to plant trees high — with the trunk flare 2 to 3 inches above existing grade. When soils are sandy and very well drained, I generally position the trunk flare 1 to ...

If the trunk flare is not showing, open the burlap to find the flare. You will need to plant the tree higher in the hole and very carefully remove the excess soil above the roots to expose the flare.

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.

How To Plant a Fruit Tree Before you decide which tree you want to plant, it may be worth researching what trees thrive the most in your area, as different kinds of trees need different climates ...

Pecan trees grow very large and can reach 70 feet or more in height and the trunk can reach a width of six feet. They need lots of sunlight to stay healthy and produce nuts so the trees should not ...

Volunteers work to plant trees along during a tree planting in Mid-City on Saturday, February 24, 2018. BRETT DUKE ...