Bare root plants are a great way to get less common plants that may be only available through catalog sources and can be real bargains if purchased by the bag locally. However, receiving bare root ...

Once the current rain has subsided, and the ground has had a bit of time to dry out, planting fruit trees may be on the to-do ...

What are bare root plants? Usually sold between November and March, it's little wonder that so many of you are keen to learn ...

Trees and shrubs add shade and colour and bare-root is better value than plants in containers, writes David Domoney ...

Perennials are widely available in containers from garden centers or nurseries year-round. A wide selection is also available bare-root during the colder months. These plants offer a cheaper ...

Bare root planting is the easiest and most cost-effective way to plant trees and shrubs. Pictured above is witch hazel, bare root on left and with container on right. Photo courtesy of Turnbull ...

Make sure to cover sensitive plants lightly with straw or evergreen branches, and make sure your outdoor water faucets are winterized. Then sit back, make a fire and enjoy the brief winter wonderland ...

From pruning and spraying to cutting back and attacking slugs, February is full of important chores for the attentive gardener.