People contacted me who had problems with vegetable transplants and even fruit trees after planting in composted soil. I did some testing with transplants, seed and fruit trees. When planting in ...

Early fall is an excellent time to add trees to the landscape, not to mention shrubs, perennial flowers, and most evergreens. Author and Washington State Extension horticulturist Dr. Linda ...

Question: We have a small maple tree and lilac bush that we’d like to move, as we are going to build a patio where they are growing right now. Can we do this now, in late summer or early fall, or is ...

We’re now at one of the best points in the whole year to plant new plants as well as move most plants that we realize are in the wrong spot. Trees, shrubs, evergreens, perennial flowers, and roses can ...

Q: I have been raising a tabebuia tree in a large pot and it appears ready to be planted in the ground. Should I plant it now or wait until spring? A: Give your tabebuia a head start by transplanting ...

Two bright blue fertilizer spikes sticking up out of the soil - Below the Sky/Shutterstock Nothing enhances the look of a lawn like lush, beautiful trees. While sunlight and proper watering are two ...

This is the time of year that I get asked for advice about when and how to do transplanting. As with many gardening tasks, timing is everything. Small trees and shrubs can be moved once they are ...

Q: When can I put tomato plants outside in the garden? A: Tomato plants grow best when soils are warm and air temperatures are above 60 degrees and below 90 degrees. Traditionally, our last freeze is ...

Nothing enhances the look of a lawn like lush, beautiful trees. While sunlight and proper watering are two key ingredients for healthy growth, so is the right mix of nutrients. If your soil is lacking ...