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You can transplant almost any plant providing it is
undertaken with care and at the correct time.
Most plants root systems extend outwardly in the ground
to at least as far as its overhead foliage.
There are three types of roots you will encounter. Those
that anchor the plant in the ground, its fine feeder
roots and sometimes tap roots that extend far down into
the soil.
Naturally the larger and older plants are going to be
more difficult to transplant and require the most
planning, sometimes for up to a year before the move is
attempted.
This may entail cutting a circle around the plant at the
outer foliage drip line to sever the feeder roots and to
encourage a closer knit rootball. This will assist you
when the time comes to finally make the move. Some
plants, especially evergreens will also require their
foliage to be cut back at the same time to assist in the
reduction of transpiration and subsequent loss of
moisture.
DO plan to transplant during winter or during the plants
dormant period.
DON'T attempt to transplant during the heat of the summer.
DO prepare the new site for the plant before removing it
from its original position. The whole operation should be
carried out as swiftly as possible.
DON'T dig the hole in the new position after beginning the
transplantation process as the delay in placing the plant
in its new home may allow its root system to dry out.
DO dig the around the root system at the outer foliage
drip line and loosen the root ball by using a fork with
an upwards levering movement.
DON'T dig close to the plant as you will reduce the root
system too much. The more soil you leave on the rootball
the less disturbance there will be to the roots.
DO examine the root system when the plant is removed from
its original position and trim off any broken roots.
DON'T leave the plant for any period of time above the
ground without wrapping the rootball in hessian and
damping it down.
DO add some compost or potting mix to the base of the new
hole. This will encourange the plant to grow outwardly
and form a strong and vigorous new root system.
DON'T fertilise the plant at this time.
DO place the plant in its new position making sure that
the top of the rootball is level with the surrounding
soil.
DON'T position the plant with its roots intertwined, but
tease them in an outwardly direction.
DO place the excavated soil back around the plant and
heel-it-in to firm the soil around the root ball.
WATER WELL to make sure the root system is in touch with
the surrounding soil and water thereafter on a regular
basis to ensure the roots do not dry out. This is
particularly important with evergreens, as these plants
will tend to transpire more readily than deciduous
plants.
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