Planting a tree is a wonderful investment for your property. It can cast lovely afternoon shade, add color and dimension, or attract wildlife. But there are several tree planting tips to consider ...

Before you head out to the nursery to purchase a tree for your landscape, there are some important things to consider.

Bare-root trees need to be planted quickly to keep their exposed roots from drying out. Here's the best time to plant so ...

It seems pretty simple to plant a tree. Dig a hole. Drop in a tree. Fill the hole. Add water. Go back inside and have a beer. What could go wrong? Yet year after year, we see trees planted incorrectly ...

Careful garden planning can maximize the benefit for butterflies, bees and other pollinators, even in a small space. This ...

If you want to invest in planting fruit trees in hopes of a harvest, one of the most important things to understand is how to prep your soil ahead of time. That starts with understanding how excessive ...

So, you picked out the perfect place to add a tree this fall. Since most nurseries and garden centers have trees and shrubs on sale that they don’t want to overwinter, this is a good time to pick out ...

Planting trees in the fall months works well with the higher climate zones. The lower or desert zones’ planting season extends all the way to March. Before planting, take the time to select a tree ...

In the new year, I find myself thinking about fresh starts in the garden. While many people see winter as a time of rest for ...

The Alvin Sun is Brazoria County’s first and oldest newspaper and was established on August 8, 1890 as the Alvin News. In ...