The largest and most healthy trees in the world have dramatically exposed root flares. Why is the proper exposure of the base of a tree so important? Of all the questions I get about insect issues, ...

Double-check: Make sure the root flare is at or just slightly above the level of the surrounding soil. If necessary, tuck a ...

You often inherit trees with a property. My current home has an abundance of ornamental and edible trees on it. Or, if your yard is bare, you may add trees for shade, wildlife habitat, color, ...

Could you find the root flare on a tree? Most of us have probably never heard the term, but that particular feature is key to properly planting a tree. A common mistake is to place the root flare too ...

I would hate it if someone made me wear a turtleneck sweater (remember that 70s fad, boomer friends?) all summer long. Well, it appears that many people in our region do that to our young trees with ...

A tree can look fine from the street and still be under stress. Yellowing leaves, weak growth, split bark, and early leaf ...

A cool front or two may have moderated things, but early week heat served to remind us that summer is knock-knocking on the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These roots were cut too close to the trunk. We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester ...

One of the most common tree-planting mistakes happens before the tree even goes in the ground: digging the hole too deep. Covering the root flare can slowly suffocate a young tree and cause it to ...

Questions related to root-flare exposure are on the rise, and that's good. I've had lots of responses to last week's column on the subject. One of the most common questions I get is, "Why hasn't my ...

Planting or transplanting a tree, shrub or perennial is all about giving its roots a good home in the soil. “It’s the only time we see the roots and can focus on what they need,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...