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

Growing fruit trees in containers gives you flexibility to control sunlight, size, and damaging weather. Try growing one of these fruit trees in pots.

With zesty green (or yellow) fruit in the summer and sweet-smelling flowers in winter, this citrus tree makes a perfect ...

Two women planting potted tree saplings in a backyard. - Nikola Stojadinovic/Getty Images Fall gives you the perfect opportunity to experiment with the best ways to plant trees in your yard. While you ...

The goal in planting any plant is to help it establish a healthy root system as quickly as possible so that it can fuel all the other processes needed for its growth. For best long-term results, test ...

Question: I’m going to be planting some fruit trees this spring, and I’m wondering if it’s better for me to buy the trees in a big pot from a nursery or if I should get them from a mail order place ...

Pots and planters add instant color and flexibility. Learn how to choose containers, manage watering and soil, and pick ...

The roots of potted plants are susceptible to cold damage and need winter protection. Bury the pots in the ground, move them to an unheated garage or shed, or group them. When keeping plants in an ...

A person walks past a potted tree on North Street in Burlington on Tuesday, July 12. Photo by Ella Ruehsen/VTDigger This summer is the second for a potted plant pilot project on North Street in ...

You may end up watering your plants less frequently than if you followed the traditional method. Gardener warns against ...

Garden Variety is an occasional column about growing plants without grief. The best thing I’ve ever grown in a container was a Meyer lemon tree—when I lived in DeKalb County, I put fresh citrus from ...

Many growers have a hard time with the balancing act of watering their plants. Have I overwatered? Have I underwatered? Is my water too acidic? Watering can be one of the trickiest parts of plant ...