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How to Move a Shrub

Moving a shrub can be a relatively quick and easy project. For bigger shrubs, recruit a helping hand.

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How to Move a Shrub

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" We're gonna move this tough colorful little Barbara bush to a new location."

" When digging it's always a good idea to lay out -- ground cloth to pile the dirt out this'll make clean up quick and easy. It's best not to expose the -- of the plan to air any longer than is necessary. So dig the new poll prior to picking up the old plant. -- digging should be at least 30% larger than the root ball of the shrub that you're transplant. In this case we're going to dig a new hole about sixteen inches deep and about twenty inches wide. Loosen the soil around the hole to allow room for the roots to expand because most root -- sideways. With a hole -- it's time to dig up the -- bush. Push -- sharp long handled spade straight down all the way around the bush. The goal is to remove as much soil with the roots as possible. As you -- Gently rock the plant back and forth to determine where else the roots have to be cut. If needed when lifting the plant get help. And use a wheelbarrow to move the plant to the new location. Measure the new hole. Removing or adding dirt until the depth of the whole place the plant slightly high to allow for some settling of the soil. Be sure to tamp down the -- in the hole firmly. Otherwise the bush will sink into the hole in the few weeks. Place the bush into the hole. And filled two thirds with soil. Flood the pool with the water to settle the soil. And add more soil less necessary. If the bush is too low. Raise it with a shovel and add more soil. Fill the hole with soil to ground level. And tamp it down with your foot. Continue to add more soil if necessary. Make a saucer out of dirt. To act as a damn to hold the water. And fill the saucer with at least five gallons of water. What are the plant with five gallons of water every week for the first season. If the ends of the branches die. From the back to healthy growth. With regular watering. Your new transplant will be a success."

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