When it comes to transplanting shrubs or small trees, the first rule is: Plan first, so you only have to do it once. “Plants can’t stand to be moved repeatedly,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge ...

October is a great month for transplanting certain trees, shrubs and perennials and also for planting bulbs such as tulips, crocus and daffodils for a more colorful spring. If you have not yet ...

Bamboo plants are relatively easy to grow. A diverse group of woody perennial evergreen grass, bamboos—of which there are more than 1,500 cultivars—are incredibly fast-growing, and can easily be ...

It’s the end of the gardening season, and those of us who’ve endured a less-than-perfect layout may be itching to move shrubs around. But proper timing is imperative. I inadvertently planted a Clethra ...

Choosing the correct sized container for your houseplant is one of the most important factors that will lead to the happiness ...

When is the best time to plant or transplant trees and shrubs? Although these can be planted any time the ground isn't frozen, the absolute best time is fall. The cool air and warm soil temperatures ...

“Viracocha” Daylillies in bloom. The easiest way to divide a perennial like day lily with entangled roots is to dig and lift the entire clump from the soil. Next use a small saw -- like the type used ...

This Oct. 14, 2025, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a shovel plunged into soil around a cherry laurel shrub. Gardeners can transplant spring- and early summer-blooming plants like cherry ...