Texas Wholesale Trees

by Maximus Stein

Transplanting trees and shrubs is a harrowing task especially when the plants are awake. Hence, the best part of the year to transplant them is early spring, as their dormancy begins with the onset of winter or fall and continues till the atmosphere warms up in spring. It is important to ensure that the transplanting is done while the trees are dormant and it is generally safe to undertake the process till the buds are green and puffy. However, once new leaves begin to sprout, you will have to wait till the next winter.

Nevertheless, for successful transplanting, it is important to follow a set of simple rules that keep in view the basic needs of the plants. Following these rules will not only help you to transplant better, but also ensure adequate care of the plants during their relocation in the garden.

During the transplantation process you need to dig out the shrubs with their entire root system. This makes it important to ensure that the roots are out of the ground for the bare minimum period and that they are always kept damp while outside. While replanting the shrubs, ensure that there is no air pocket around the roots. It is advisable to dig out an orb of the earth along with the plant roots to avoid keep them healthy while out of the ground.

Transplantation is never possible without hurting some roots or cutting some roots. Hence, if such a situation arises, don’t dither over cutting some roots, but ensure that while the main roots are protected, the other are not cut too short. Remember, pruning or methodical cutting of some roots during transplantation helps to stimulate the root system of the tree or shrub. Once these roots are severed, the plant develops new lateral roots that are more fibrous and have more aptitude to absorb water and other nutrients.

Here are a few additional tips on transplantation:

•    It is best to undertake transplantation during a cool, cloudy and humid weather as it helps the plants to preserve moisture when they are out of the ground.

•    Soak the trees or shrubs a day or two before the transplant so that when you dig them out the soil is soft and not root is damaged. As the same time, it helps you to get an orb of mud along with the roots.

•    Dig the new plant hole in advance and make it deeper and wider enough for the plant to get adequate space. Remove all stones and debris from the sub-soil and replace it with rich topsoil or compost. Once this is ready, dig out the plant and transplant it without wasting much time. Water the plant regularly so that it gets established fast.

Maximus Stein is an avid gardener and advocate of using WORX Yard Tools, and the WORX GT lawn trimmer.

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Filed under: Texas Tree Care Tips on October 7th, 2008