Q: I’d like to try growing strawberries this year. What size plant should I look for? (I think the younger the better, budget-wise.) A: Bare-root bundles of strawberry plants might be the best option ...

If you have chosen trees, shrubs or perennials you’d like to add to your garden this spring, consider trying to buy them as bare-root plants. “They can cost less, because nobody’s paying to ship heavy ...

Which option is best for you depends on the planting time, your budget, and other factors. Potted fruit trees are more expensive, but you do not need to plant them immediately. Bare-root fruit trees ...

Bare root plants are having a moment. These freshly dug, pot-free plants may look unassuming, but they’re affordable, sustainable, and surprisingly resilient — which explains why more gardeners are ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Homeowners spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on gardening and ...

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. Bare ...

Knowing when to plant strawberries lets you maximize growing time so you can harvest plenty of sweet, juicy fruit. And you'll want to grow as many as possible because the best strawberries you will ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Spring is coming, and that means gardeners everywhere are daydreaming ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Tammy Sons is the CEO of TN Nursery and an expert plant advisor who studied Horticulture. She enjoys her family, the outdoors and nature. Few words strike fear in the hearts of nursery owners like ...

Homegrown berries are absolutely delicious, and now is the best time to start a berry patch. Pick a sunny site that gets at least eight hours of direct sunlight. Stay out of low spots and frost ...