Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Guasor / Getty Images Could you find the root flare on a tree? Most of us have probably never heard the term, but that particular ...
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, ...
Avoid this common error to ensure your tree gets a healthy start. Locate the root flare, where the trunk widens near the base, and ensure it is slightly above the ...
The key to planting a healthy tree? Exposing its root flare and letting it breathe. You may have planted a tree before, but did you plant it the right way — with flare? Turns out a lot of us haven't, ...
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 ...
A homeowner had spent the previous two years watching a young Chinese pistache settle into its new home after being professionally planted. For the first time, the tree was looking remarkably healthy, ...
One of the most important ways you can take care of the trees in your landscape is to make sure the root flare is exposed to the air. When the flare is underground or covered by mulch or groundcover ...
If you’re planning to plant trees or shrubs this fall, the most important thing you can do to ensure their success is not to plant them too deeply. “Roots need to be just underneath the surface of the ...
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 ...