t the trees are 4 to 5 feet tall. what i need is helpful hints that will help me so i dont kill them
2006-09-16 11:22:57 · 4 answers · asked by robert w 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
You need to wait until spring to move them...
Then when you move them, water them for about 2 weeks with "Root Start"... a chemical that most hardware stores sell... it's a setroid that will help them take hold in their new homes.
2006-09-16 11:26:21 · answer #1 · answered by MB_Bailey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can wait, I would do the job in fall 2007. I would start in the spring (2007) and sever the roots in a ring around the spruce, about 6-8" from the branches. Dig deep, about 24" or so. Repeat this again in early to mid summer. In the fall, go out another two inches and dig the shrubs up. Keep the rootballs in tact by using burlap like a streacher to carry the plants. The method I have suggested will ensure you have more fiberous roots INSIDE the root ball you're digging. Definately be sure to use a product that contains 'mycorrhizal fungi' which helps with root stimulation. Mulch the shrubs heavily and stake if needed.
If you have to move them now, fall is the best time to transplant. After the winter you'll have another cool moist season to help the plants get established. If you do it in the spring you'll have a hot and stressful season to contend with. Dig a wider-shallower root ball, try to save the fiberous roots, they will be the most important for the survival of the plant. Mulch heavily and stake if needed.
Pray alot too! ;)
I hope that this helps
Good luck -
2006-09-18 11:51:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do it soon before the ground freezes! Make sure the hole is big enough. If you have strong winds, you may want to stake it. Mulch around it to protect the roots. Remember to water in winter if it is dry or when it starts to get in the 40's next year. Once the hot weather comes, water well once a week.
2006-09-17 04:23:04 · answer #3 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Susan gave you good advice, but are you sure you want to move these trees? They're awfully big. The rootball will be several hundred pounds.... I'd be uneasy. Good luck!
2006-09-17 10:15:12 · answer #4 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋