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. — ...

A plant can look perfectly fine one week and suddenly act like it has given up on life the next. Leaves droop, growth slows, and watering stops working the way it should. That shift doesn't happen by ...

Few things are more disappointing than expecting a lot of new spring growth in your indoor garden, only to be greeted by yellowing leaves and drooping stems. There's one common cause of this problem ...

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 ...

Have you ever purchased a plant at the nursery that is root bound? When removing a plant from its container, you might see a bird's nest of roots, with little or no exposed soil. It is a strong ...