The ideal planting type depends on whether the tree is bare-root or container-grown, and other factors.

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 ...

Bare-root plants can sit for about three to five days if the roots are kept cool, but planting them as soon as possible is best practice. "This is because without soil, the roots have very little ...

These plants develop stronger root systems, avoid transplant shock, and are less expensive than potted plants.

When planting fruit trees, one of the most challenging aspects is waiting for them to bear delicious fruit. While some fruit trees require a long wait, there are others that offer a quicker harvest, ...

I received some bare root trees and shrubs as a gift and would like to know how to plant and care for them. — Jerry Rosen, Skokie That sounds like a great gift, just ahead of the growing season. Bare ...

Fall is a good time to plant trees and shrubs. Naturally, it depends on what you’re planting and the condition of the tree or ...

BOISE, Idaho — Have you ever noticed at many garden centers there are some trees and shrubs in pots ready to plant, and others that aren't in any pots at all? They look just like sticks with bare, ...

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 ...

Bare root, you say? What in the world does that mean? Back in the day when plastic containers were not a thing, this was the way that trees were harvested, planted, or transplanted throughout the ...

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 ...