Bare-root trees often do, and container trees sometimes do. If your tree or planting site requires staking, stakes should be removed after 2-3 months, and no later than after the first growing season.

A properly planted tree sits with its root flair visible when you’re done planting. You can’t determine how deep to dig your hole until you find the root flair.

How to plant a tree, the right way When you're digging a hole to plant your tree, the temptation is to dig it in the shape of most holes: you know, a circle.

A tree of that size is heavy; it helps to have three people working together when planting. Dig a hole one to two feet wider than the diameter of the tree’s root ball.

Planting the rootball too deeply could suffocate portions or all the root system, possibly leading to the death of the tree. What if it's root-bound?

Planting bare-root fruit trees TOM G. ASKS: I AM GOING TO PURCHASE A COUPLE OF BAREROOT FRUIT TREES. What directions can you share so I plant them correctly? After you’ve purchased the trees ...

Trees Planting trees that are rootbound can be dangerous because the roots can continue to circle and not anchor properly, so the tree has a greater chance of toppling over as they mature.

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 … ...

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When there are more plant roots than soil, we typically think it's time to repot. But here's why a root-bound plant can sometimes be positive.

Homely bare-root trees will turn into raving beauties with smart planting February is a perfect time to plant trees purchased with bare roots, out of the pot. But they need the right-size hole ...

As the snow finally melts, we are approaching the prime time for planting bare-root trees and shrubs in Indiana. Planting bare-root seedlings is a proven, cost-efficient method to establish trees and ...