How Do You Transplant Trees And Shrubs?
Sometimes it has to happen. The plant is getting to big; it doesn’t look good in that spot; I hate that plant and a friend wants it; I’m going to save it from a sure death and plant it in my own yard; or you’re like me and you’re always tweaking your garden for a better design and appearance. Regardless of the season, sometimes it just has to happen and here is a guide for how to transplant successfully. If you have time… wait. Early spring and fall are the prime times for transplanting because the cooler, wetter weather is in your favor. The bigger the plant the harder on the plant a transplanting will be. That’s why a good root prune is a positive step. To root prune, use your sharp shovel and cut the roots around the drip line. Cut or chop straight down, we’re not digging up the plant yet, just cutting into the roots. If you have the time, do this in the spring and transplant in the fall or cut in the fall and transplant in the spring. The root prune will send the plant into a def
