Transplanting bushes, shrubs, and trees. Step by step instructions on how to transplant a bush or shrub in your yard. The Gardener's Network.
Native to Africa, the baobab (Adansonia) is the largest succulent plant in the world. The baobab’s unusual shape, with a short, thick trunk and thick branches that look like a root system, has earned it the nickname “the upside-down tree.” Growing baobab seeds is simple, but getting ...
Have you ever planted a tree? If so, how is it going these days? If not,would you like to plant one?When my daughter was in primary school, she brought home four small twigs (细枝) one day. Her school gave these twigs to students to plant.None of them _31_ very strong. But wit...
common traits. The biggest difference between the Rhododendron plant and an Azalea plant is that the Azalea is a deciduous bush. It sheds its leaves in the fall. The Rhododendron plant is an evergreen. Use this guide on “How to Grow Azaleas” to help you grow a beautiful flowering bush...
Plant azalea shrubs during the cooler months of spring or fall to avoid heat or cold stress. Where to plant: Choose a full to partially sunny site with rich well-draining soil. How to plant: Loosen soil in planting area and amend with compost or other organic matter. Dig a planting hol...
Are you planning on growing lilacs this season, but aren't quite sure where to start? Lilacs are a popular shrub that can survive and thrive in many different hardiness zones. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros walks through how to plant, grow, and care for Lilacs in ...
Plant your shrub: 1. Place the plant in the hole to check the depth. The top of the rootball should be even with or slightly above the soil surface. If it is too high, remove the plant and excavate a bit more. If it is too low, push in some soil from around the hole. Check ...
The best way to ensure that a plant grows to its maximum potential is to give it what it needs. In the case of basil, it is a lot of warmth, plenty of bright sunlight and ample moisture. If you provide these, your basil seedlings will grow fast to become large plants, providing you...
Fall-planted lavender needs ample time to develop a sturdy root system to survive winter. In Zones 8 and warmer, planting lavender can be done in spring or fall. While lavender can be grown indoors in a pot, this plant far prefers to be grown outdoors rather than being treated as a ...
HOW TO PLANT A GRAFTED ROSE Margaret P. Sharpe 1. Dig a shallow doughnut shaped hole the diameter of the root spread. DO NOT DISTURB THE SOIL IN THE CENTER OF THE "DOUGHNUT!" 2. Shape the soil in the center to fit the crown, or apex of the roots, under the shank, or neck, or...