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With the arrival of spring, it is time to start thinking about getting into the garden and adding new plants. Each time I remove a plant from its container, I am looking for circling roots, which is ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – With so many people spending time at home, you might have a little extra time to get outside and knock out some yard work. If you have indoor or outdoor plants or trees in ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Planting season in Southern California is rarely busier than midwinter, ...

Q: Is there a way to test if a plant is root-bound in its container before buying? I’ve purchased too many plants that are so root-bound it is nearly impossible to unspiral or separate the roots. — ...

Q: You have a very interesting website. I read in one of your answers that a hibiscus plant won't bloom until it's root-bound. In another answer, you said to put it in a bigger pot so it doesn't get ...

Spring is the season when more plants are purchased, and more bad ones are brought home, than at any other time of year. A single infested plant can introduce spider mites or scale insects to every ...