Trees Available For Ordering Nov 12, 2009
Large bare root trees and landscaping shrubs should be ordered by Feb 1, with conservation grade stock ($1. 40 trees) ordered by March 31. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Progress made on plantings Oct 9, 2009
The Tree Nursery, a joint project of the Tree Committee and volunteers with the DPW, was begun to grow bare root stock to the point that they could be planted in town-owned locations including street right-of-ways. Bare root stock can be purchased at a lower cost, thus saving the town money, and after growing in the Tree Nursery for three to four years provide a shade or ornamental tree suitable for transplanting to its final location. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Barnstable plans nursery for damaged dunes Aug 14, 2009
What we would buy would be bare root, so 4-inch pot is the optimum size and when it could sustain the move and thrive. Parker Stanley estimates it will take between one and two years before any planted material would reach optimum size. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Yard and Garden: Secret Garden contains a 'bit of magic' Jul 18, 2009
Purchase plants that are 20 inches high or less (bare root trees planted during the dormant season work well and are economical). Cutting back when planted will encourage branching near the ground. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Let’s help you help the economy Jun 16, 2009
For Arbor Day, each third-grade student receives a bare root tree and a packet of seeds in April for them to plant and watch grow. By planting trees or a garden, or putting plants inside your home, each individual can impact the environment in a very positive way. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Harden before you plant May 21, 2009
Bare root sales: Look for them; 40 to 50 percent off if you buy stuff before it is potted up. Perfect for hedge material, trees and shrubs. (Anchorage Daily News)
Guest opinion: Montana 'shrooms May 15, 2009
The importance of fungus for trees became obvious when growers took bare root pine trees to South America and they all died. It was discovered that the natural fungus these trees need to survive was missing there, and it must be present for them to live. (Montana Standard, MT)
Water's what lawns need most May 14, 2009
Bare root sales: The best sales of the year on trees and shrubs happen now, when they are sold barerooted. No hardening off needed. (Anchorage Daily News)
Clean up empty lot or a ditch and earn a tree Apr 30, 2009
There also are 1,200 bare root seedlings to be given away. - News-Record photo by Sarah Voegele. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Tree Shed Open For Business Apr 30, 2009
All customers who ordered large bare root trees in advance are asked to stop and pick them up at the building located at 501 Vander Horck on Highway 10. Hours are from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Local groups plan plant sales Apr 15, 2009
Offers small shrubs, fern, natives, bare root trees, yard art and raffle items. Cash or checks only. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
It's time to plant those gardens Apr 4, 2009
Plant bare root plants before they leaf out. Uncover and fertilize roses and tender perennials. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
USDA yearly tree sale scheduled for Thursday Feb 12, 2009
The planting season lasts from December to March, he said, and the trees that will be sold Thursday are bare root saplings, which have a good chance of survival. The tree sale is the Lincoln County USDA office's way of encouraging tree planting, Rogers said, pointing out that most of Mississippi's 82 counties have some program to encourage conservation. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
