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 ...

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 ...

Learn the proper way to plant bare-root roses in this week's Grow it Green.

Once your bare-root fruit trees arrive, remove them from their packaging immediately and soak their roots in a bucket of tepid water for about 10 hours before planting.

Plus, bare root roses don’t have any leaves to support when first planted. This allows the plant to focus on root development first, then shoots, which is more leisurely for the plant,” he said.

I received some bare root trees and shrubs as a gift and would like to know how to plant and care for them. — Jerry Rosen, Skokie That sounds like a great gift, just ahead of the growing season ...

Ciscoe shows us how to plant these beautiful alternatives, touching on the book Growing Roses in the Pacific Northwest to nurture your own roses in our tricky climate.

If you want to plant a fruit tree, look for a bare root tree. They are ready to plant, and if you order them you may see their roots wrapped in moist sawdust. (AP File Photo) ...

How do I plant bare root plants? It’s best to plant bare root plants as soon as possible after they arrive. However, in the real world, we know that’s not always possible; nature is finicky ...

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 ...