Some trees with buried root flares will have spaghetti-like roots trying to reach the surface for air. They should be removed and the hole left open, exposing the flare. Howard Garrett / Special ...

A beautiful garden has many components, from the colors, shapes and textures of the plants to the varying layers and heights of the shrubs and trees. Yet, the latter can often be lacking in small ...

This week, I decided to try air layering a very old apple tree. I’m not sure what variety it is, but the fruit is delicious. Air layering is an age-old process of propagating plants that involves ...

Q: We moved to a property where there are many shallow, large roots spreading out from a mature tree in the lawn, and the roots have holes in a few places. Should we fill them in to prevent rot? A: ...

Once the current rain has subsided, and the ground has had a bit of time to dry out, planting fruit trees may be on the to-do list for your garden. It’s that time of year when nurseries are stocked ...