Articles written by Mona Kaiser

Mona Kaiser, WSU Grant Adams Master Gardener|May 27, 2015

Have you decided what functions you want a tree to serve? Do you know which trees do best in our Columbia Basin area? Have you thought about how to properly plant your tree to ensure it survives and grows well? Do you know how to ensure good health and longevity for the tree you plant? When you consider planting a tree, the first question you should ask is what functions do you want it to serve in your landscape? Will it be planted to provide shade, block a view, to improve the landscape around the house, or for the beauty? Start by thinking...