Some areas of Cocke County were hit harder by the storm that passed through the area on Tuesday, June 24. Bunny and Jennifer ...

We saw die-back in trees coming out of winter. In some cases, it is environmental stress from drought stress and winter ...

Edward F. Gilman's 1991 paper, "Dispelling Misperceptions About Trees," said that "roots on one side of trees such as oaks and mahogany generally supply the same side of the tree" with water and ...

For a container-grown tree, you’ll want to gently tap the container off the root ball so you can inspect the roots. And this is the hard part — you’ll want to beat the living Bejezus out of ...

You can’t determine how deep to dig your hole until you find the root flair. So whether you have a container or B&B (ball & burlap) plant, gently investigate to top of the root mass.

For a container-grown tree, you’ll want to gently tap the container off the root ball so you can inspect the roots. And this is the hard part — you’ll want to beat the living Bejezus out of ...

A properly planted tree sits with its root flair visible when you’re done planting. You can’t determine how deep to dig your hole until you find the root flair.

Before moving a tree, ensure it is well-watered, and prune any dead or damaged branches. Dig a wide root ball to preserve as much of the root system as possible, and make sure to keep the roots moist.

A living Christmas tree is one that still has its roots attached. It is still living and can be planted outside and will continue to grow. These trees may be smaller and potted for decoration ...

The Colorado blue spruce is very often sold as a living Christmas tree, which includes an entire root ball and can be planted after the holidays. It's also popular because it rarely sheds its ...

The Pacific Northwest leads the nation in Christmas tree production, Chastagner said. Oregon produces 4.7 million Christmas trees each year, which is more than 30% of Christmas trees in the U.S.