There is an old adage that says the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the second-best time is today. That rings true in autumn in Greater Columbus as September and October can be the best ...

Close-up of an individual planting and staking a bare root pear tree in a hole in a garden. - Paulmaguire/Getty Images While you may be busy trying to make the most of your autumn garden, the fall ...

Many fruit trees appreciate being planted in the fall since it gives them a chance to dodge the stress summer brings. Fall-planted fruit trees typically have fewer weeds vying for their water and ...

Originating from Asia, pear trees grow quickly and don't come with nearly the same amount of pest issues that apples do. As such, pears are relatively stress-free and will thrive in a wide variety of ...

Just because autumn begins in a few short weeks, there’s no reason to stop gardening and improving your home and landscape. Autumn is the best time to plant new trees in the landscape and to improve ...

While you wait for autumn leaves to fall, consider planting a tree. “If you plant a tree in early autumn, the soil will still be warm enough to encourage root growth for at least two months,” said ...

If you’ve been pining to plant a tree, now is a great time. The season’s cooling temperatures and still-warm soil mean less stress on newly planted trees, which allows them to direct more energy into ...

Joellen Dimond plants Swiss chard, Dianthus and pansies; and Mr. D. discusses planting fruit trees. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, University of Memphis Director of ...

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 ...