Planting depth is key to a successful long-term tree. You want to dig a hole so the root ball sits on undisturbed soil. If you break up the soil in the bottom of the hole, the ball will settle over ...

The organization runs workshops to empower youth to become “ambassadors for climate justice” and encourage the public to join the movement and plant trees. You don’t have to get hands dirty ...

When planting new trees, be sure to select one that will fit in the space when it matures and can thrive in the growing conditions. Plant tags and catalog descriptions can provide you with this ...

The solution? Plant a tree. Morton rose to become the state secretary, and helped establish the first Arbor Day on April 10, 1872. More than 1 million trees were planted across the state that day.

STOCK IMAGE/Getty Images Later that year, the first official Arbor Day was celebrated on April 10, 1872, where prizes were offered to communities and individuals who could plant the most trees in ...