See why, when, and how to heel in plants if conditions don’t all you to plant them in winter. See five simple steps for ...

You may have seen the term “bare root plants” in nursery catalogs and websites and wondered what it means. Basically, it’s exactly what it sounds like: Plants are shipped without soil or a container.

I ordered some bare root shrubs by mail and would like some advice on how to achieve the best results in planting them. — Ed Reilly, Warrenville Bare root plants are dug from the field while they are ...

Bare-root perennials may not look so exciting when they first arrive, but with some careful planting and care, they can ...

Purchasing bare root plants can save you a lot of money and they're easier to ship, giving you more options. Here's why you ...

Bare-root planting saves money, but time is running out. Here's what you need to know. Planting bare-root stock comes with some serious advantages, not the least of which is that bare-root plants ...

If you have chosen trees, shrubs or perennials you’d like to add to your garden this spring, consider trying to buy them as bare-root plants. “They can cost less, because nobody’s paying to ship heavy ...

Cool month is ideal for adding bare root deciduous fruit trees, vines, roses and shrubs — and harvesting citrus ...

A good nursery tree, such this cedar tree that has been removed from its pot in New Paltz, N.Y., is only two to three times the height of its container with roots filling, but not overcrowded, in the ...

Bare-root plants are generally cheaper than the same plants that are sold in pots or burlap wraps later in spring and summer. They're also often available in wider selections, and they are easy to ...