I recently bought two 12-foot shade trees in large containers. Do I need to stake them? How long? My neighbor still has stakes on some trees planted two or three years ago. It sounds like you have not ...

What’s the most important step in planting a tree or shrub? Thinking it through first. “How a tree is planted makes a huge difference in how healthy it will be and how long it is likely to live,” said ...

Fall is the ideal time to plant ornamentals as cooler weather allows for strong root establishment before spring.

When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...

Many new trees — 5 years old or younger with trunks 2 inches or less in diameter — can survive and thrive on 10 gallons of water a week. In our Reality Check stories, Wichita Eagle journalists dig ...