Best Planting Dates for Transplants Region 1

Transplanting trees is best in the spring or in the fall. Transplant when the Moon is in a fertile sign (Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces). April 25-26, May 4-5, 13-15 are good dates. Get as much of the root ball as possible when you dig the rose tree and plant it in a hole that is one and half times wider than the roots. The planting depth should be such that the plant is exactly the same depth after transplanting as it was before. Add some compost to the hole before planting. Make sure to water every day during the first couple of weeks after transplanting.

For later transplanting dates click on region 2 or 3 on the map at
www.almanac.com/content/best-planting-dates-transplants-region
Good luck!

Look at the northern regions on the map for later transplanting dates. Region 2 has April dates.
http://www.almanac.com/content/best-planting-dates-transplants-region-2

Nonnie, See our seed-starting chart here for your zip code: http://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-dates

Hi, Pam, This chart is about vegetables. We do not have a "best days" for transplanting trees--fall and spring are generally good seasons.

just to be clear I'm am talking about transplant dates

These are all cool weather crops. You can plant greens as soon as the soil has warmed up a bit and is not too wet. See our best planting dates according to the Moon at almanac.com/content/best-planting-dates-transplants-region-1

Transplant under a fertile Moon sign (Scorpio, Cancer, or Pisces) and in the light of the Moon (between new and full Moon).

I am not familiar with "location 1," but if that's Southern California or Hawaii, the avocado should be very happy. Prepare the soil to have a pH of 6.2 to 6.5 by adding lime if necessary. Plant the tree between March and June, before the heat of summer sets in, so that the roots can get comfortable in their new "home" and absorb water without difficulty. (They could have difficulty if the tree is planted in the heat of summer.) We hope this helps!

Moles are looking for grubs and worms. They don't eat plants. (Are sure it's moles? Could it be voles?) For moles, castor oil or castor beans down the hole work well. Or, a predator like a cat or dog. For voles, set some traps right next to the holes baited with peanut butter.

The Best Dates to Seed chart on our web site is customized down to zip code level and based on frost data by climate center. These transplant charts are regional--and based on 4 huge regions across North America (3 in the U.S.). Thus, sometimes there is some overlap. We'd advise that you go by the seed chart for zip code-level accuracy. And look at the "seeds in the ground" column for when it's safe to put seeds (or transplants) outside. You'll just be ahead of the game if you have plants. You can also reference this page: http://www.almanac.com/content/vegetable-garden-planner

Hi, Pat, Not sure where you live, but it's (almost) never to late to plant something! For example in the Southeast, most regions can transplant tender vegetables such as tomatoes and peppers. You can also plant warm-season crops such as beans, squash, and corn. Don't forget about container gardening, too! See: http://www.almanac.com/topics/gardening/container-gardening