How to Transplant Shrubs

If you're transferring your shrubs to meet a need or a personal choice, you can reduce the strain on your plant and increase satisfaction by taking essential precautions during the process. We're here to help with a step-by-step instruction to assist you in learning how to safely transplant your shrubs and efficiently so that they are able to survive.



When to Transplant Shrubs

Alongside selecting a location where your plants can thrive, it's equally crucial to pick the appropriate moment to plant the plants.

Although certain species might have specific requirements, like flowering times, generally autumn to early spring or winter is the ideal time of year to accomplish this task. Planting in the early part of the season for growth gives the plants ample space to develop and build up their root systems before temperatures begin to increase during the summer months.

Do not plant your plants in the summer heat months, when they are the most likely to display signs of stress or in the winter months when the soil may be too difficult to work with or be covered with snow for the northern region of the US and Canada.

Transplanting Process

You'll need:

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

Step One: Pick your new place.

Check that the new spot will be suitable for your plant, ensuring sufficient sunlight, perfect soil conditions, and plenty of room to grow.

Step Two: Take a measurement of your root ball.

Estimate the dimensions of your rootball through some exploratory digging along the outside of the shrub, starting from the tips that are the outermost branches.

Step Three: The third step is to dig the hole.

Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and of equal depth. Make sure that the task is completed prior to digging the plant.

Step Four: Pull the plant.

The burlap should be placed next to the plant. Begin to dig around the edges of the plant and observe the areas where the majority of the roots are located in order to ensure that all of your root balls as to the greatest extent possible. Based upon the dimensions of your tree, it's likely that you'll need assistance in order to remove the root and the roots from the soil beneath.

Step Five: Remove the plant.

Then, gently tilt the plant onto the moist burlap and slowly wrap it around the roots. Take it with you, or move it to the new spot with your hands, or employ an oversized wheelbarrow or dolly in case it is too heavy. Alternately, you can choose to move the plant using the root ball with the assistance of someone close to you, such as a relative or your friend.

Step Six: Replant

The shrub should be placed in the middle of the hole, keeping the burlap still intact, standing it up and ensuring that the size is the same as the previous spot. Place the soil in the hole that was dug for the backfill, compress it well, and then make sure to water it throughout. The 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 days up to four weeks and as often as is needed to ensure it is evenly moist. Apply mulch to maintain the soil's temperature and minimize water loss.