I ordered some bare root shrubs by mail and would like some advice on how to achieve the best results in planting them. — Ed Reilly, Warrenville Bare root plants are dug from the field while they are ...

Find out how to tell if you have a root bound plant. Also find out how to easily fix this problem and how to repot a root ...

Plants can't move to escape the heat like humans can; they are forced to adapt. As temperatures fluctuate, one key survival strategy is the ability of roots to keep growing, allowing plants to access ...

Trees represent a significant investment. Give them the best possible start and reap the rewards for years to come.

Shrubs occasionally need transplanting to improve the esthetics or to find the best site. I learned the ideal transplanting technique from two former Clemson Extension agents in the Lowcountry. It ...

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You prune your tomatoes, why not your peppers? Well-timed pepper pruning provides surprising benefits.