5. Not all roots are created equal. Fleshy and tap-rooted plants tend not to transplant well. Crambes, anchusas, acanthus, and some euphorbias can all be tricky if they are disturbed. And there are ...

Tap-rooted plants can draw water from deeper into the soil. Young plants with less root development will need water more often than older, established plants with a large network of roots for drawing ...