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Another technique is to use the sharp tool to go up from the bottom of the root ball, about two-thirds the distance between the bottom and top roots. Rotate the root ball 90 degrees and cut up again.

A common gardening worry – especially when choosing plants – is pot plants becoming root bound. But Millie explains that this is not a problem with every type of plant. You can feel when a plant’s ...

Growing lemon trees in containers isn't hard if you give them light, water, and good soil. Here are some tips for growing and ...

Check out this simple trick to prevent irregular growth and root suffocation due to an all-too-common issue in the garden—root-bound plants. This problem has a simple solution that lies in prevention, ...

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If you pop a plant from its pot and just plop it into the ground, it is unlikely to develop well-shaped roots. Sometimes plants need tough love. If you pop a plant from its pot and just plop it into ...

For a hint of the Mediterranean, try a fig tree like 'Brown Turkey'. They thrive in pots and actually bear fruit better when ...

February is a perfect time to plant trees purchased with bare roots, out of the pot. But they need the right-size hole, irrigation and protection from gophers. Question: I bought a bare-root tree in ...

Many of us grow tropical plants in containers to beautify our porches, patios and decks. These plants often live two lives, spending summer outside when the weather is warm and going inside during the ...

This is the time of year when many new plants are added to the yard, and proper establishment is the goal. Choosing the right plant for the right place is the first step, but this article will be all ...