Transplant trees and shrubs

There times when a plant grows out their point or need to be moved to make way for a new garden design. When transplanting a shrub or tree to be aware of the time. Although it is possible, transplanting shrubs during very hot weather definitely not recommended, it can cause great stress to the plant, even with lots of watering. To ensure the plant remains healthy, transplant in spring or fall when the weather is cooler. Even then, however, irrigation is the most important thing you can do.

Before you start digging may be necessary to carefully involve existing branches as can be. Doing this will give a better view of what you are doing. Once you have involved the bush, start digging around the trunk of the plant. Its recommended to unearth both the roots as possible. Generally, 12 inches of root ball for every 1 inch of stem caliper, are adequate. Dig a circular trench around the trunk of the tree or shrub. Dig straight down and pull away from the plant floor.

After you've dug a deep trench around the trunk of the plant begins to dig through, under the plant. Do this on all sides of the plant. Do not pry the bush off the ground before its ready, you could break apart the root ball and drop a lot of external fibrous roots. Once the plant becomes loose you can remove the tree or shrub of the hole. This is the difficult part, especially with larger shrubs and trees. A smaller trees and shrubs can be lifted easily land generally.

To remove a large plant of the earth, tilt, the root ball and all, to one side and put some sturdy burlap or an old blanket under the roots. Next, tip the plant on the other side and pull the burlap however. Two people should be able to remove the plant from the soil with the root ball intact.

Plants should be kept moist while off the ground and should only be off the ground for a limited amount of time. They should be planted again soon. By planting the shrub in its new point follow these general guide lines for planting. Dig a hole twice the diameter of the root ball and just as deep. Place the plant in the hole making sure that the top of the root ball is at the existing grade of the garden. If there are some roots that seem to get in the way of the plant that suits you can prune them correctly. Never plant new or transplanted tree and shrubs too low or too high, this is a major cause of premature plant decline. Move back fill the hole with a mixture of soil, peat moss and compost or manure to the average existing brand of fashion. At this point water the plant and allow the soil to place. This will prevent the formation of air pockets in the construction of a saucer hole around the tree trunk to prevent leakage and water again. If the plant is tall and exposed to wind, staking may be necessary.

Although some trees and shrubs are easier and more successfully transplanted than others, these general guidelines will give your plants the best chance of survival.