Transplanting Trees and Shrubs:

There times when a plant out grows its spot or needs to be moved to make way for a new garden design. When transplanting a ub or e be aware of the weather. Though possible, transplanting ubs during very hot weather is definitely not recommended, it can cause great sss to the plant, even with lots of watering. To ensure the plant remain healthy, transplant in the spring or fall when the weather is cooler. Even then, however, watering is the most important thing can do.

Before start digging it may be necessary to carefully tie up the existing branches which may be in the way. Doing this will give a better view of what are doing. Once 've tied up the ub, begin to dig and the plant's trunk. Its recommended to dig up as much of the rs as possible. Generally, 12" of r ball for every 1" of stem caliper, is adequate. Dig a circular nch and the trunk of the e or ub. Dig straight down and pull the soil away from the plant.

After 've dug a deep nch and the trunk of the plant, begin to dig across, beneath the plant. Do this from all sides of the plant. Avoid prying the ub out of the gnd before its ready, could break apart the r ball and loose much of the outer fibs rs. Once the plant becomes loose 'll be able to remove the e or ub from the hole. This is the difficult part, especially with larger ubs and es. Smaller e and ubs can generally be lifted out of the gnd with ease.

To remove a large plant from the gnd, lean it, r ball and all, to one side and place some sturdy burlap or an old blanket beneath the rs. Next, lean the plant to the other side on and pull the burlap though. Two people should be able to remove the plant from the gnd with the r ball intact.

Plants should be kept moist while out of the gnd and should only be out of the gnd for a limited amount of time. They should be planted again as soon as possible. When planting the ub in its new spot follow these general guide lines for planting. Dig a hole twice the diameter of the r ball and just as deep. Place the plant in the hole making sure that the top of the r ball is at the existing grade of the garden. If there are some rs which seem to be getting in the way of the plant sitting properly can prune them. Never plant new or transplanted e and ubs too low or too high, this a major cause of premature plant decline. Back fill the hole with a mix of existing soil, peat moss and compost or manure to the half way mark. At this point water the plant and allow the soil to settle. This will prevent the formation of air pockets in the hole Construct a saucer and the trunk of the e to prevent runoff and water again. If the plant is tall and exposed to wind, staking may be needed.

Though some es and ubs are easier and more successfully transplanted than other, these general guidelines will give r plants the best possible chance or survival.