Follow these six steps to move a tree or large shrub. Step 1: A 2-inch-caliper tree requires a root ball that is 28 inches wide and 18 inches deep. This is about the largest transplant a ...

Last week I briefly discussed some of the differences between containerized and field-grown plants. Today’s column is a continuation of that discussion. Field-grown plant material is large. If you ...

In Tree Planting, Part One, you learned the best way to plant your new tree. Now that you’ve planted the tree and added the mulch, it is time to water! Proper watering of new trees is measured by what ...

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, appears every other week during the growing season. It features timely tips and suggestions for ...

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 can not only save a tree but also ...

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 ...