Gardening Basics

Viburnum bushes provide a lot of bang for the buck. These attractive plants show well during all four seasons. They range in size from 2 feet tall by 2 feet wide for the dwarf American cranberry...

One of the best ways to transform a garden is to utilize perennials such as Veronica groundcover to add color and interest. Veronica groundcover is easy to care for and does well in full sun and...

If you have taken cuttings from a silver maple, you will need to root them and then transplant them to a larger container to give them enough space to grow. Root cuttings are very sensitive and...

Citrus trees are an asset to any garden or landscape. Many of them have attractive foliage and flowers, especially in spring, and all of them produce tasty nutritious fruit. It is usually best to...

Light and airy, ferns add a graceful, lush point of interest to any home or garden. Hardier than they look, once established they are low-maintenance, low disease-prone plants bothered by very few...

Allium tricoccum, also known as the wild leek or ramp, prefers a partly shaded dedicuous forest or wild garden with well-drained, moist, rich soil. The growth period is from March through...

It often becomes necessary to transplant a plant that has outgrown its current location or would serve a better function elsewhere. North Florida, with its abundance of rain and relative lack of...

Strawberries are an ideal garden resident during the summer months--and it's easy to start your own strawberry patch with just a few plants. Each midsummer, your plants will extend runners. You...

Tomatoes are one of the best-loved vegetables to plant in home gardens. Homegrown tomatoes are vastly superior in flavor and texture, and healthy plants can give you a huge yield at harvest time....

Herbs can be used for multiple reasons. They can be used to flavor food, make teas and even for medicinal purposes. Believe it or not it is relatively easy to start your own herb garden. The...

Transplanting involves cutting into the ground at a large radius around the plant before pulling out the root ball and replacing it quickly to its new location. Move plants from one spot to...

If you want to plant a vegetable garden and live in Virginia, you will want to know what the best planting times are specifically for Virginia. The best way is to know when the last frost of...

When Swiss chard seeds germinate, a small clump of seedlings often emerge because chard “seeds” are actually a fruit that contains several seeds. Chard plants grow best spaced about 8 inches...

When beet seeds germinate, a small clump of seedlings often emerge--because beet “seeds” are actually a fruit that contains several seeds. In order to prevent stunted, malformed roots--it is...

Honeysuckle is a woody shrub with a vining habit that can easily be transplanted in the autumn of each year when it goes dormant. In warmer climates where honeysuckle often does not go dormant, it...

Sometimes it becomes necessary to transplant a large outdoor plant. If a plant is getting the wrong amount of sun exposure, for instance, or is starting to grow too large for the area it's in, you...

Avoid transplanting rose bushes in the middle of blooming or on days that are over 100 degrees, to protect the plant. Transplant a rose bush with tips from a sustainable gardener in this free...

When transplanting peas for a spring garden, don't forget to add compost to the soil. Transplant peas to a spring garden with the tips in this free video on gardening and farming from a...

Treat garden soil with hummus to have healthy garlic plants in the spring. Transplant garlic into a garden with the tips in this free video on gardening and farming from a professional organic...

Having a new garden is so much fun if you are successful. Taking care of you new plant is essential in the growing stages. Follow these easy steps to a new and beautiful garden.

Apple trees grow from apple seeds, but usually only one out of three seeds will germinate, so it's best to carry extra seeds. Transplant apple seeds into a container in late winter or early spring...

Cannas are tropical plants that are best transplanted when they are dormant, such as the cold climate's winter or the period when they're not blooming in a warm climate. Cut cannas plants to the...

Transplanting lucky bamboo is advisable when it outgrows its container, and trimming back the roots a bit before putting it in soil or rocks can help it grow healthier. Transplant lucky bamboo...

Transplant a poinsettia to your garden during the winter when the plant is least active by keeping the roots covered and re-planting them immediately. Give poinsettia at least 14 hours of darkness...

Transplanting grapevines can be done by trimming back the bush to 2 or 3 feet tall, breaking away the dirt and one-third of the roots to encourage more grape production and replanting the...

High bush blueberries should be transplanted in the winter or early spring while they are still dormant, and cutting back one-third of the plant creates a nice balance between new and old growth....

Transplanting rhubarb is best done in the winter when the stalks are cut back, and cutting the entire plant into pieces is a great way to easily maintain the plant. Cut pieces of rhubarb plant,...

Transplanting seedlings requires finding a permanent spot for them, whether the plant likes shade or sun, replanting them in the winter or early spring to avoid shock and nurturing the new growth...

Blueberry bushes can be transplanted in the late winter or early spring, and trimming back one-third of the root system will encourage new growth for more berry production the following year....

Transplant tulips when they are done blooming by replanting them with the tips up as soon as possible after being moved. Plant tulips 3 inches deep and provide full sun with tips from a...

To transplant hollyhocks, pull the plant out of the ground, store the plant in a bucket of water, and replant as soon as possible. Cover the roots and leave the stem of a hollyhock plant exposed...

The hibiscus is such a hearty plant that sometimes, if you plant several in a small area, it can crowd the garden. When this happens, you want to transplant the hibiscus in order to keep all of...

Rhubarb is quite easy to transplant; and in fact, prefers to be divided and replanted approximately every 6-8 years. Read on for how to do it.

SPRING is the best time of year to divide and transplant your rhubarb. You should be dividing your plant every 2-3 year. If you have not divided or transplanted your rhubarb yet - well get out...

Take an existing rhubarb plant and transplant it in another location with ease with this step by step process.

Rhubarb is hearty plant, but sometimes you'd like to or need to transplant it to a new garden. Here's how!

It’s ideal to transplant rhubarb in the early Spring, just before new growth starts. You can also do it in the Fall if you’d like, just make sure to add some mulch to protect the new transplants...

High in phytochemicals and micronutrients, blueberries reach their peak production in July, the official “Blueberry Month” in the United States and Canada. A member of the Vaccinium...

Crepe myrtles, a native of China, has now become quite at home in the southern United States, as well as in other countries. It's a lovely deciduous flowering tree with a delightful exfoliating...

Having your own asparagus bed is a luxury that takes time to build. Fresh asparagus is so sweet and tender it can be eaten raw. However, if you have to move, transplanting the bed can be quite a...

There's nothing like using fresh basil for cooking. You can grow your own in your garden or a sunny window sill and be able to pick those fresh, pungent leaves whenever you want them. It's...

Learn how to construct raised garden beds in this free video series on gardening.

How to transplant a palm in your corner garden in this free online instructional gardening video.

Learn how to dig to transplant irises in this free video clip about gardening.

Learn about reducing transplant shock for Japanese Iris in this free video clip about gardening.

Learn how to dig a hole to transplant hostas in this free online instructional gardening video.

Learn what tools are needed to transplant hostas in this free online instructional gardening video.

Did you start your Early Girl tomato seeds inside so that you could have fresh tomatoes early in the summer? Maybe you purchased them already started at a nursery like I do every year. Then you...

If you want to move your Japanese boxwoods to another part of the garden, learn how to transplant Japanese boxwoods in this free gardening video.

Moving plants around in your garden? Get tips for watering transplanted plants in this free video clip about how to transplant plants.