The plant sends out new, more fibrous roots in the soil mass to be moved. This increases the number of roots to support the tree or shrub after the move, reducing transplant shock and increasing ...

With the right variety, location, and care, you can successfully grow and harvest delicious cherries in your backyard.

If a shade tree was planted in the past few years, here are things to monitor to avoid major problems down the road.

Some of the cherry trees that line the Tidal Basin are estimated to be over 100 years old. They have survived rising sea levels and the soil around their roots being trampled by millions of people.

Once they are established, tree roots will be in the top two feet of soil extending to what is called the dripline and beyond, which can be up to 2 to 3 times the width of the tree’s crown.