You may have seen the term “bare root plants” in nursery catalogs and websites and wondered what it means. Basically, it’s exactly what it sounds like: Plants are shipped without soil or a container.

MOORHEAD - Spring is here bringing planting season. Early spring between the time that the ground thaws but before bud break is one of two optimal times during the year for planting bare-root trees ...

I ordered some bare root shrubs by mail and would like some advice on how to achieve the best results in planting them. Bare root plants are dug from the field while they are still dormant and have ...

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 ...

MANY NURSERIES CARRY a great selection of bare-root plants in winter. These plants are dug from fields; the soil is then washed from the roots before the plants are packed in sawdust or other moisture ...

It's still cold outside and many plants in your garden may be dormant. But that doesn't mean you have to wait until the warmth of spring to dig in and add plants to your garden or yard. Many plants ...

A good nursery tree, such this cedar tree that has been removed from its pot in New Paltz, N.Y., is only two to three times the height of its container with roots filling, but not overcrowded, in the ...

If January's warm weather didn't prompt you to get out and start poking around in the garden, then maybe the prospect of saving a considerable amount of money will. I'm talking about bare-root plants, ...

Bare-root plants are generally cheaper than the same plants that are sold in pots or burlap wraps later in spring and summer. They're also often available in wider selections, and they are easy to ...

Bare-root fruit starts becoming available for gardeners to plant in November. These dormant plants offer a more budget-friendly way to add fruit to your garden than buying pricier container-grown ones ...

Which option is best for you depends on the planting time, your budget, and other factors.