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 ...

Buy a container, ball-in-burlap or bare-root tree or shrub? Which will result in a more successful transplant? A little scientific inquiry will help in understanding what occurs when removing a plant ...

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 ...

A person prepares to transplant a tree in their garden. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Welcome to our tree column, “Ask your local arborist.” Each month, arborists from the Davey Tree Expert Company in ...

Tree transplanting costs typically range from $300 to $10,000, while the national average cost to transplant a tree is $800. The main factors that affect the cost to move a tree include the size and ...

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: 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 ...

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 ...

Autumn is a popular time of year, and it's easy to see why! With the gorgeous fall colors and cool weather, it's the best season to go camping or take a scenic drive through the mountains. There are ...