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For the better part of the last decade, Allen Smith has been the green-thumb go-to guy for all things Rogue Compost. From annuals and perennials to shrubs, trees, gardens, lawns and more. If you’ve got a question, odds are Allen has your answer. Here’s a sampling of the most-asked questions.
Compost Tips for Trees & Shrubs in The Rogue Valley
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Is fall a good time to transplant shrubs and trees?
Allen’s Answer![Photo Compost Mar 1100x600](https://rogueshred.imgix.net/images/photo_Compost_Mar_1100x600.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&domain=rogueshred.imgix.net&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=327&ixlib=php-3.3.1&usm=20&w=600)
Spring is here! What’s the garden-chores checklist for April?
Allen’s Answer![Photo Compost Jan Snow Ice 1100x600](https://rogueshred.imgix.net/images/photo_Compost_Jan_SnowIce_1100x600.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&domain=rogueshred.imgix.net&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=327&ixlib=php-3.3.1&usm=20&w=600)
How do I care for plants affected by winter weather?
Allen’s Answer![Photo Compost Dec Living Tree 1100x600](https://rogueshred.imgix.net/images/photo_Compost_Dec_LivingTree_1100x600.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&domain=rogueshred.imgix.net&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=327&ixlib=php-3.3.1&usm=20&w=600)
How do I choose and care for a live Christmas tree?
Allen’s Answer![Photo Compost Nov Tree Planting 1100x600](https://rogueshred.imgix.net/images/photo_Compost_Nov_TreePlanting_1100x600.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&domain=rogueshred.imgix.net&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=327&ixlib=php-3.3.1&usm=20&w=600)
How can I plant a tree like a pro?
Allen’s Answer![Photo Compost Oct Native Plants 1100x600](https://rogueshred.imgix.net/images/photo_Compost_Oct_NativePlants_1100x600.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&domain=rogueshred.imgix.net&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=327&ixlib=php-3.3.1&usm=20&w=600)
What are the benefits to planting native plants in the fall?
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