Five Types of Transplanting

The word “transplant” is used in many different contexts in gardening, covering a wide range of scenarios. We move many types of plants for different reasons, at varied stages of plant maturity. These variables mean that transplanting does not always require the same protocol.

Young vegetable transplants
Planting a young tree
Moving an older tree
Up- sizing a container plant
Dividing a Houseplant

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