Guide

Learn exactly when and how to trim a magnolia tree without damaging it, including what to cut and what mistakes to avoid.

Wondering if you can trim a hosta plant? Yes—but timing matters. Learn when and how to cut back hostas without hurting next year’s growth.

Learn when and how to trim a dogwood tree without killing it. Follow the 10–15% live canopy limit and late-winter timing for minimal pruning that keeps your tree healthy.

Wondering if you can transplant yarrow without killing it? Yes — move it in spring or fall, keep roots intact, and follow these exact steps.

Can you transplant Rose of Sharon? Yes, with the right timing and technique. Learn when to move it, step-by-step instructions, and common mistakes to avoid.

Transplant poppy seedlings in early spring when they’re tiny, or leave them in place and direct sow seeds instead for the best results.

Can you transplant poppies? Yes, but only when you match the method to the type and timing your specific poppies require.

Can you transplant moss? Yes — lift intact patches, press them onto prepared moist ground, and mist daily for several weeks until new rhizoids reanchor the growth.

Move your honeysuckle in fall dormancy for the best shot at a stress-free transplant — dig wide, water deep, and skip summer heat.

Can you transplant hibiscus? Yes, with the right timing for your specific type and careful aftercare, most hibiscus transplants successfully.