Dig no deeper than the required depth to allow the first root to end up at the appropriate grade. If soil is loosened below the root ball, the tree will settle and end up below grade.

There is quite a bit of work involved in their installation, however. You have to dig a trench 90 to 120 centimetres deep along the sewer line, driveway or wall that you don’t wish the roots to ...

The major mistakes made when planting are not making the planting hole wide enough, digging the hole extra deep when it’s not needed, planting too deeply and watering the plants too often after ...

The expert steered aspiring landscapers in a better direction. Professor shines light on landscaping mistake with serious consequences: 'It mirrors what happens when trees are [planted] too deep ...

Root barriers are plastic or steel membranes that physically stop roots from growing beyond the barrier line. They work very well, especially when installed proactively when the tree is still ...