Arts & Entertainment How to properly plant a new tree this fall The size of the hole and the soil are important, and other techniques are usually unnecessary.

This is an excellent place to start learning about trees because just throwing a bunch in the ground with little planning or thought isn’t the answer.

Renee Ruttiman from Kentfield asks: Can you give me a few guidelines as to how to correctly stake a tree? I've seen trees staked in so many different ways, and I'd like some advice. There's ...

The key to planting a healthy tree? Exposing its root flare and letting it breathe.

Q. Do you have any advice on how to properly care for a mature tree? Mature trees do not require as much attention as young, newly planted trees, but they do need some maintenance.

Before planting a tree make sure you know how to do it properly, advise tree experts.