November may feel like the month when gardens go quiet, leaves tumble down, and outdoor projects get shelved until spring. But savvy gardeners know that November is secretly one of the best times to ...

I ordered some bare root shrubs by mail and would like some advice on how to achieve the best results in planting them. Bare root plants are dug from the field while they are still dormant and have ...

Happy New Year! My New Year’s wish is for nice, slow, soaking rainfalls to help our new plants establish and our established plants thrive. What’s your garden wish for 2025? Bare root fruit trees, ...

There are several advantages to planting bare-root trees: they are usually less expensive, easier for gardeners to transport and they will grow their roots entirely into native soil (rather than ...

Learn the correct root to shoot ratio for planting new trees Dr. Robyn Puffenbarger explains the advantages of planting bare root tree whips from the Virginia Department of Forestry and why it is ...

If you’re planning to plant trees or shrubs this fall, the most important thing you can do to ensure their success is not to plant them too deeply. “Roots need to be just underneath the surface of the ...

Root-bound houseplants are those that have run out of room in their pots. Not repotting them could lead to the death of the plant. Here, we explain all.