“Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower. “Those who won our independence believed liberty to be the ...

In winter when tree limbs become heavy with ice and snow and the weather can be especially windy, tree placement is often on people's minds. But no matter the weather—it could be a summer thunderstorm ...

Apple trees grown from pips, seeds, can grow to heights of 25 to 35 feet. Trees this large, called standards, need room for their roots and branches. If they are planted too close the roots collide ...

Howard Garrett / Special Contributor This is the first column in a series to explain my updated tree-planting recommendations. These are not just ideas or techniques learned from books or other people ...

You can plant trees near or under power lines. Keep in mind the tree's mature height. Follow local easement regulations and distance requirements from power lines. Problems arise when trees interfere ...