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 ...

If you’re planning to plant or transplant a tree or shrub, it’s best to do it in the next month or so to avoid the heat and drought of summer. “Give them time to get settled in while it’s still ...

A few years ago, you described a transplanting solution that works well for you. I recall it being a very simple formula, but ...

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 ...

As often happens in the home garden, some shrubs have to be moved to a new location for any variety of reasons. Careful attention to recommended practices (root pruning, methods of digging and root ...

April is one of the best months to plant most new plants, i.e. trees, shrubs, roses, evergreens, and perennial flowers. These are all showing up now in garden centers and being shipped out by ...

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 ...