The essentials for living your best life.
The essentials for living your best life.
Rootbound seedlings can struggle after planting out, but a little root pruning can make a big difference. By trimming circling roots before transplanting, you help the plant shift from a cramped container to the garden with stronger growth and better transplant success.
Bottom watering can be a smart way to keep seedlings evenly moist without disturbing tender stems, especially when you want better seedling roots and more precise moisture control. But if tray watering leaves the mix too wet, it can encourage fungus gnats and slow the drying cycle young plants need.
Fall is the perfect time to plant shrubs, giving them cooler temperatures and steady rainfall to build strong roots before summer arrives. With the right site and care, these low-maintenance plants can add beauty, privacy, and lasting value to your landscape.