Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Tree seedlings that have lived several years and are growing under ...

A study of two Quercus species investigated whether root hydraulic conductance is related to post-transplant recovery. Researchers compared root hydraulic conductance after transplanting using a ...

Question: We have a small maple tree and lilac bush that we’d like to move, as we are going to build a patio where they are growing right now. Can we do this now, in late summer or early fall, or is ...

It happens at least once in our gardening lives: The plant we thought would be perfect here really would look better there. So, if this is your dilemma, there is a tried-and-true method for ...

: My neighbor is getting rid of his two Italian cypress trees and my husband offered to dig them up and transplant them into our yard. They are about 8-9 feet tall and do show a bit of browning. Is it ...

To move a tree or shrub, start in the autumn by root pruning, which cuts larger feeder roots. The plant sends out new, more fibrous roots in the soil mass for the plant, which should be replanted in ...

Question: I have a lemon tree that we planted three years ago. It is not growing well. It is next to an adult California pepper tree. (10 feet away) I would like to dig it out and transfer it. Are ...

If you are planning on transplanting a tree this fall, now is the time to root prune. When root pruning trees, a good rule of thumb is for every inch in diameter of tree, you want 12 inches of root ...

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 ...