Transplant is a word used a couple of ways in gardening. It can be a noun or a verb depending on how it is applied. When used as a noun, “transplant” is what we call young, often seed-grown plants ...

I have been seeing more powdery mildew (a disease that causes a grayish, powdery film on leaves) in gardens. While this fungal disease is typical in late summer, there’s no need for concern this late ...

Autumn is a popular time of year, and it's easy to see why! With the gorgeous fall colors and cool weather, it's the best season to go camping or take a scenic drive through the mountains. There are ...

Your new plant isn’t growing? So that tree, shrub, or evergreen that you planted this spring just sat there all season and hasn’t grown much at all? Don’t fret. That’s fairly normal and might be just ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: Tree crops: Now is a good time to plant a macadamia tree. You will probably have to plant two varieties to get a crop since the trees are often self-sterile, ...

Q. I have a worm eating my flowers. The flowers are in a tall planter so I am wondering if I need to add something to the base of the planter to keep them from coming up the plants OR are they ...

When a plant in your garden outgrows its space, you may be tempted to dig it out and discard it. Most homes in Ventura County have a large curbside cart for yard waste, so the decision to dispose of ...

A question for Dan Gill: I would like to transplant a young orange tree to a location with more sun. What time of year is best to do so, and how is this best done? I've been told to use a shovel to ...

Q: I have a productive 8-year-old Meyer lemon that's been in the ground for about two years. When and how can I transplant this tree to a more suitable location? R.C., Houston Dig a rootball with a ...

Q : I planted a juniper about a dozen years ago on the north side of the house [the reader sent a photo]. I'd like to move it forward to the right front corner of the brick bed to better frame the ...

Some of the most common questions I get year-round revolve around transplanting trees, shrubs or other plants. I’m sure many of you have found that over the years a tree or shrub has outgrown the ...

It's not unusual for new plants to produce little to no top growth the first year since much of their energy is going into root production. So that tree, shrub, or evergreen that you planted this ...