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 ...

TIME FOR SUNDAY. GARDNER I’M HERE WITH KERRY ENGEL AT VALLEY VIEW FARM. GOOD MORNING. HEY, YOU ALWAYS TELL ME FALL IS A GOOD TIME TO PLANT TREES. AND WHY IS THAT AGAIN? WELL, THE SOIL IS STILL WARM.

It’s okay to plant hardy perennials and shrubs 4–6 weeks before the ground freezes. Don't plant if the first expected fall frost is less than 2 weeks away. Wait until spring to plant evergreens, ...

The end of summer does not have mean the end of planting — even if you live north of the Mason-Dixon Line. While most traditional backyard garden plants may be drying up — if not long gone in a hot, ...

We’ve entered the season when our gardens are starting to gradually slow down in preparation for a restful winter. We gardeners, however, can’t help but keep on pruning, planting, and planning. One ...

With all the summer storms, high winds and excess rain, there are many reports of uprooted and dying trees, along with multiple branches being tossed around on the ground, giving us an ever-changing ...

For decades, I’ve been telling gardeners that fall is the best time to plant hardy trees, shrubs, vines and ground covers. And despite my efforts, March through May remains the prime season when ...

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 ...

Research plants before purchasing to understand their mature size, sun tolerance, and suitability for your landscape. When planting, dig a wide, shallow hole and ensure the base of the plant's trunk ...

Fall is the best time to plant trees in San Luis Obispo. Join UC Master Gardeners’ workshop Sept. 20, 2025, for expert tips on planting, pruning, and tree care. Linda Robertson It has been said that ...

Though fall is ideal for planting, there's a cut-off time and not all plants are suitable. It’s okay to plant hardy perennials and shrubs 4–6 weeks before the ground freezes. Don't plant if the first ...