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Planting a tree might seem like a no-brainer weekend task: dig a hole, put the tree in, fill in the hole, and water it. In fact, some decisions made prior to and during planting can

Sometimes a new tree looks healthy when first planted, but suffers a few weeks later. It takes time for its roots to get used to a new soil, moisture, temperature, and other surrounding properties. Proper

Planting a tree is easy, but picking a location that will support its growth over the next few decades is harder. A young tree that is not a concern next to a house, driveway, or

Planting a tree is not just a matter of digging a hole and putting the root ball in the hole. The depth of planting, the position of the roots in the soil, soil structure, watering,

When looking for trees to plant in your yard, there is more than just visual appearance being taken into consideration. While a tree may be perfect in one Louisiana landscape, it may not thrive in

If you are wondering about the best time to plant trees in Louisiana, the answer is generally late fall through winter, with November through February offering some of the most favorable conditions. LSU AgCenter guidance