Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Do you have an "oops" tree in your yard? An oops ...

Learn how to transplant a magnolia tree or bush and make sure your prized tree will thrive in its new location ...

Bamboo plants are relatively easy to grow. A diverse group of woody perennial evergreen grass, bamboos—of which there are more than 1,500 cultivars—are incredibly fast-growing, and can easily be ...

Question: We live in Tippecanoe county and need to transplant a tulip tree that is 2-3’ tall. Could you please tell me when the optimal time would be to transplant? I have read to transplant in the ...

Ornamental trees and shrubs can outgrow their allotted space or find themselves in the way of a new patio or addition. By relocating a prized plant, the gardener not only can save a tree but also ...

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 ...

SPRING IS IN FULL FORCE! Just ask Master Gardener Carrie Petty: Oh April, I cannot tell you how happy we are to see you! Late March snowfall has stunted our blooming trees a bit, so we are having a ...

Last week I ended my column with a comment about the impending winter. I recommended buying a large container of fuel for the snowblower and got called out by a friend for it. However, given last ...

Q: When is the best time to transplant a Joshua tree? A: The best time to transplant is in mid- to late spring, but with this plant it could be done in summer as well. The worst times are fall and ...

With summer gone, you may see perennials such as daylilies, hostas and daisies that have grown too big for their own good. Or, maybe they don’t produce abundant blooms like they did in earlier years.

Learn to choose, care for & replant a living Christmas tree. Are you considering a living Christmas tree this holiday season? Learn what to look for in a tree, how to prepare it for display indoors ...