Trees benefit from fall trimming more than spring trimming. Trees experience less stress with fall trimming because they are entering dormancy. Spring tree trimming is better if the goal is to ...

Many fruit trees appreciate being planted in the fall since it gives them a chance to dodge the stress summer brings. Fall-planted fruit trees typically have fewer weeds vying for their water and ...

Close-up of an individual planting and staking a bare root pear tree in a hole in a garden. - Paulmaguire/Getty Images While you may be busy trying to make the most of your autumn garden, the fall ...

Deciding when to plant a fruit tree depends on several factors. The ideal planting time for bare-root trees is different from the planting time for container-grown trees. The type of fruit tree, as ...

Proper care now contributes to success next spring. As autumn settles over Iowa, it’s easy to think gardening season is winding down. But for trees — especially those newly planted — fall is a ...

If a plant is sad, do you think other plants photo-sympathize with it? Trees, shrubs and other plants can easily become sad in the fall if their roots are struggling in dry soil. Ensuring that woody ...

Many have asked if trees and shrubs should be planted in the fall. Newly planted shrubs and trees fare well at this time of year as it allows for greater root expansion and development in cooler ...

As the outside world normally is around this time each November, things have changed a lot. Many trees are already devoid of leaves while others are still covered with colorful ones. When the ...