How to Transplant Shrubs?

If you're transferring your shrubs to meet a need or for personal reasons, you can reduce the stress on the plant and increase your satisfaction by taking essential precautions during the process. We're here to assist with a step-by-step procedure that will assist you in learning how to plant shrubs safely and efficiently so that they will last.



When to Transplant Shrubs?

Alongside picking a place in which your plants can flourish, it's equally crucial to pick the appropriate moment to plant them.

Certain species might have specific requirements, like flowering times; generally, autumn to early spring or winter is the ideal time of year for this job. Planting at the start of the season for growth gives the plants ample opportunity to grow and develop their root systems prior to when temperatures begin to increase during the summer months.

Beware of removing your plants during the summer heat seasons when they are more likely to show signs of stress or in the winter months when the ground is too difficult to work on or is covered with snow for the northern region of the US as well as Canada.

Transplanting Process

You'll need:

• Tape measure
• Gloves
• Tarp
• Shovel
• Compost or fertilizer
• Root hormone
• Garden hose
• Burlap

Step One: Select the new location.

Check that the new spot is suitable for your plant, ensuring sufficient sunlight, the right soil conditions, and plenty of space for growth.

Step Two: Take a measurement of the ball's root.

Estimate the dimensions of your rootball through some exploratory digging along the entire perimeter of the plant, beginning at the ends of branches.

Step Three: Dig the hole.

Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and has the same depth. Make sure that the task is completed prior to digging into the shrub.

Step Four: Pull the plant.

Place the burlap on top of the plant. Begin to dig around the entire perimeter of the plant and note the areas where the majority of the roots are located in order to ensure that most of the roots as in the best way. Based upon the dimensions of your tree, it's likely that you'll need assistance in order to remove the root part of your plant from beneath.

Step Five: Move the plant.

Make sure to gently place the shrub on the moist burlap and carefully wrap it around the root. Take it with you, or move it into the new spot with your hands, or employ dolly or wheelbarrow if it is too heavy. You can also opt to transport the plant by the root ball with the help of an individual from your family or your friend.

Step Six: Replant

The shrub should be placed in the middle of the hole, keeping the burlap in place, standing it up, and ensuring that the size is the same as the previous spot. Place the soil in the hole that was dug to form a backfill, compact it thoroughly, then make sure to water it throughout. Burlap shouldn't be removed and then planted alongside the plant to help hold the roots.

Step Seven: Pamper your plant.

The shrub should be watered frequently over the following 2 to 4 weeks and as often as is needed to ensure it is evenly moist. Apply mulch to maintain the soil's temperature and to reduce the loss of water.