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 ...

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 ...

See why, when, and how to heel in plants if conditions don’t all you to plant them in winter. See five simple steps for ...

If you want to grow more of your favorite plants without buying new ones, propagating at home is a simple and rewarding way to do it. You can multiply your plants by taking cuttings and encouraging ...

You may have seen the term “bare root plants” in nursery catalogs and websites and wondered what it means. Basically, it’s exactly what it sounds like: Plants are shipped without soil or a container.

Root rot is a common disease that can impact indoor and outdoor plants. The most common cause of root rot in houseplants is overwatering. Diseased roots will look darkened and mushy, and leaves and ...

Repotting a snake plant at the right time keeps it healthy for decades by preventing stress, pests, and growth problems.

MANY NURSERIES CARRY a great selection of bare-root plants in winter. These plants are dug from fields; the soil is then washed from the roots before the plants are packed in sawdust or other moisture ...

Root rot: These two little words can strike fear in the heart of any plant parent. But what exactly is this mysterious horticultural affliction — and does it mean saying goodbye to your snake plant or ...

Nitrogen is one the most essential nutrients for plants. Its availability in the soil plays a major role in plant growth and development, thereby affecting agricultural productivity. Scientists were ...