Staking prevents the root ball from shifting and incurring damage while the tree acclimates to its surroundings. To reap the ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Q: My dad helped me plant a couple of young apple trees in my backyard last weekend and so far, so good. After we finished I said the only thing I had left to do was paint the trunks white. He looked ...

Winter can be harsh on trees that have been planted within the last five years. Learn how to give young trees the special care they need in winter for stronger growth.