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 they are ...

The homesteaders at Mason Dixon Acres share professional techniques for successfully planting and establishing bare root ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Healthy cuttings from your current garden can grow into successful new plants with these expert techniques.

Most people who lose a houseplant assume it was neglect. Too little water, too little light, or just bad luck. The reality is often the opposite: the plant was loved too much, and in all the wrong ...