There is something about spring that sends people to the garden center, full of hope, to buy shrubs and trees. I’m here to convince you that fall is a better time to plant most trees and shrubs.

This year, fall tree trends are capturing the hearts of design enthusiasts, blending the warmth of the season with the festive spirit we cherish year-round. At King of Christmas, we're excited to ...

There is an old adage that says the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the second-best time is today. That rings true in autumn in Greater Columbus as September and October can be the ...

Fall is a fantastic time to plant trees and shrubs in your garden! The cooler temperatures and increased rainfall create ideal conditions for new plants to establish strong root systems before winter.

Here's what to know on how to water your trees this fall. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. How dry is the soil right now? Good question. And there are lots of ways to ...

"I love that we get a rainbow in the fall. It's my favorite season," one person said. The rainbow of colors show up once trees stop producing chlorophyll. "They start to fall typically when the ...

If you’ve been pining to plant a tree, now is a great time. The season’s cooling temperatures and still-warm soil mean less stress on newly planted trees, which allows them to direct more ...

Fall brings out the best in the city's trees and shrubs as colorful leaves brighten up landscapes. Ash, aspen and cottonwoods are prominent this time of year, but there are other trees (and shrubs ...

Is it finally starting to feel like fall for Ohio's trees? As nights get longer and cooler, the leaves start to change into brilliant colors in preparation for the cold temperatures of fall.

An apple may not fall far from the tree, but for a leaf, it depends on its shape. Elm or apple leaves — oval and symmetrical, with few protruding lobes — fall quickly, making them likely to ...

Trees in Western Washington this week are displaying their peak fall colors, according to Explore Fall’s foliage map. Ryan Garrison, a plant health specialist at the University of Washington’s ...

Look beyond Colorado’s shimmering yellow aspen trees for wonderful leaf-peeping this fall. Adam Moore, the supervisory forester at the Colorado State Forest Service’s Alamosa field office ...