Establishing fruit trees in Texas requires thoughtful planning and care. These expert tips from Dr. Larry Stein, a professor ...

Roses, fruit trees and bushes and hedging plants are often sold as “bare root” plants. These woody plants lose their leaves ...

A variety of seed mixes will also be available, including those designed to support lakeshore restoration, pollinators and ...

The cool, short days of winter usher in the bare-root planting season. Bare-root plants have been tended in commercial growing fields for several years, then dug and supplied to retailers with their ...

Planting a bare-root fruit tree is a bit like laying a hopeful foundation for the seasons to come – giving roots the chance to establish and awaken. Bare-root trees, unlike potted varieties ...

Are you planting trees for a fruit orchard, shade, or privacy? If you are, you'll face an inevitable dilemma when buying the saplings: whether to buy bare-root or potted trees. At a glance ...

Because bare roots were never confined within cans, they disperse more efficiently. Formerly canned root systems must recover from confinement. Deciduous fruit trees and roses are the most popular ...

Fruit tree with red fruits hanging from its branches - Trong Nguyen/Shutterstock There's a subliminal charm to watching birds ...

Establishing fruit trees in Texas takes some effort, but these time-tested tips from a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert can guide the way.

“I prefer planting bare-root fruit trees rather than container trees as they are less expensive and will grow better,” he said. “The challenge is that bare-root trees are getting harder to find.

Regardless of the type of fruit tree you are planting, there are two different buying options: bare-root and container-grown trees. Bare-root trees come with nothing but a bag protecting the roots, ...