what is the best method for transplanting a small tree or bush ?

Answer 1

First thing to consider is the placement of said bush or tree, make sure you realize that this thing is going to grow above the ground as well as below, if you have sprinkler lines or utility lines underground beware in a few years it may be growing around these. Another is the root ball of said plant, you have to dig a huge hole for the plant, make sure it not only fits in the hole but you have about a half of the diameter bigger than the root ball itself to place it into. Also make sure it it deep enough to go under ground abou 4 -12 inches (depending on the size of the plant under where it was originally. Finally go to a nursery and they will have fertilizers, bone meal and things to put under the tree or bush to help it climitize to the new surroundings and promote root growth. Usually the first few years it won't grow much as it establishes it's new roots. Make sure to stake it for winds and the time of year you transplant is important too. Mid summer isn't the time, better in the fall while the sap is going back to the roots. Hope it helps.

Answer 2

I landscaped one summer. Make sure when you dig it up go all the way around it a little distance out. then get shovel deep under it and raise it should be cone shape on the bottom this is called the ball. If its big get a buddy with a shovel on the other side and raise. In the place its going make sure the soil at the top of the ball is even with the ground or no more than a half inch above. Make sure its flush in the hole your putting it in. You do not want air pockets. Tamp soil down around it, then water the hell out of it. I mean soak it until the griund cant take any more. And maybe for a few days after water it heavily. This is the most important thing,plants are tender when moved and must have that water. Good luck.

Answer 3

First mix up some anti-shock vitamin B as directed and pour it on the base of the tree to be planted. Then dig the hole for it. Dig it twice as big as the root ball, and fill it with a mix of potting soil and the original dirt. Dig the plant out, do your best to not break the root ball, and try to get as close to the area covered by the plant's branches as you can. (Note--you can prepare the plant early by using a shovel to sever roots outside of the convenient size you want)...place the plant in the hole you have dug, add the soil/potting soil mix, add some more of the anti shock mix.

Answer 4

dip the hole twice as wide and twice as deep as you think it needs. When digging up the plant keep in mind that it greatly needs the very small feeder roots on it and if you are not able to get them when you dig it up you will need to compensate for their absence until the plant can grow new ones. This means lots of water for a while.
Good Luck

Answer 5

Transplanting should be done in the fall, when the plant is dormant. Backfill the hole you're planting it in with good, rich soil and water it well. Be careful to not plant it any deeper than it was originally. It's better to plant it slightly above grade and then mulch over it, rather than planting it too deeply.

Answer 6

Depends on a lot. I once moved a maple from a wooded area, closer to my house for potential shade. Cut some of the roots (not intentionally) it was growing in shallow quarters but dug a deep hole for it, with a good diameter, and nearly drowned it every day. (saturated hole before I placed it in it.). everyone said it wouldn't make it. It was about 8 foot when moved. About 20ft. (+-)now. 5-6 yrs later. waited about 3 months, and fertilized it. Oh, it lost every leave and was sad, but kept watered till winter.Iin spring... Welcome back!! Shocked a lot of people .It's tramatic for a plant. talk to someone at a landscape/ nursery.

Answer 7

this is going to be difficult. Why are you doing this? Are they a complicated to discover style? What i ought to do must be to take a reducing and dip into rooting hormone and get it to make stronger roots. you may get specified archives in this from internet. Hydrangeas try this all proper. different smart i ought to easily purchase some new ones. i don't think of you may purely divide them. desire this helps.

Answer 8

Dig around it first and have the hole dug where you plan to transplant it.

Answer 9

dig it up
dig a hole
plant it
water it

Answer 10

lots of water...