Transplanting Trees

Article by: Paul Burke

Problems with transplanting:

Once a homeowner decides to add a new tree , Unusual Daffodil Stories or shrub , The Basics of Plant Growth; Part 1 Hormones to their landscape , Unusual Daffodil Stories there are several factors to consider when doing this. Three of the most important factors are selection of the plant, , Hardy Hibiscus where they will plant, , Soils, the Natural Solution and the actual process of planting the new addition. Trees , Make a Plan for Vacation Watering and shrubs , Garden Shed - Using It as a Workshop or Craft Room not planted correctly will show signs of slow growth, poor colour, , Patio Accessories - Complete The Great Outdoors decline and or may grow , Orchid Myths -The Truth too large for the location , Soils, the Natural Solution you have chosen.

Selection:

Many times a homeowner will be tempted to use a lower priced tree , Companion Planting or shrub. , A Creative Patio Often these plants , What is Roofscaping? will have an underdeveloped root , Soils, the Natural Solution structure that is unable to support the plant. , Patio Accessories - Complete The Great Outdoors The root , Summer Vacation and Your Pond structure may be overgrown from being in a container too long. It may have broken branches or damaged bark. Ensure the plant , Orchid Myths -The Truth is suited for the hardiness zone you live in. Check with a local , Riding Lawn Mowers Parts nursery if you are unsure of which zone you live in. If you choose a tree , Orchid Myths -The Truth or shrub , Riding Lawn Mowers Parts that will outgrow the location , Companion Planting you have chosen, move it to another location. , Basics of Pruning Roses Try to imagine what the plant , Solar Garden Lights will look like in 15-20 years, this will aid in your selection of location. , Cultivating Plants In Your Garden...What To Watch Out For By doing this you will cut down on the need for excessive pruning , Take Another Look at Those Wild Surreptitious Weeds in later years. Generally trees , Orchid Myths -The Truth and shrubs , Lawn Disease And What To Do About It of poorer quality will be slow to establish themselves, they will exhibit signs of reduced vigor, die-back, and poor growth.

Choosing your site:

Characteristics of a location , Take Another Look at Those Wild Surreptitious Weeds will also contribute to transplant problems. Almost all trees , A Creative Patio and shrubs , The Truth About MTD Snow Blowers need a well-drained soil , Cultivating Plants In Your Garden...What To Watch Out For that is moist. Many areas within an urban environment , Tips for Preparing a Planting Bed are poorly drained. The soil , Exotic Flowers: Luxurious and Impressive for Your Home and Garden Decor pH level may be unsuitable for the tree , Water Lilies - Pruning and Trimming or shrub , Unusual Daffodil Stories you have selected. Most trees , Cultivating Plants In Your Garden...What To Watch Out For and shrubs , Unusual Daffodil Stories also require a specific sun , Abatement Challenges of Non-Native Noxious Weeds and shade schedule. A poorly chosen site will affect a tree , Soils, the Natural Solution or shrub , Make a Plan for Vacation Watering in many ways. Poor growth, and or poor colour , Orchid Myths -The Truth will occur. Generally speaking trees , Orchid Myths -The Truth and shrubs , Viburnum in the Garden in poor locations , Planning A Butterfly Garden will also not respond favourably to a good fertilizer program or good cultural practices.

How to plant:

By planting incorrectly you dramatically increase the chance of your new tree , Patio Accessories - Complete The Great Outdoors or shrub , Patio Cover Designs failing. Several things that can go wrong are as follows. Many times the homeowner will plant , Hardy Hibiscus too deep or too shallow. By planting too deep you have a good chance of suffocating the roots. , Five Key Factors that Affect your Potted Plants in Winter This is caused by oxygen deprivation. Planting too shallow can cause exposure of the root , Riding Lawn Mowers Parts structure. This will cause drying out of the root , Summer Vacation and Your Pond system and kill the plant. , September Gardening Tips Watering improperly is another problem encountered by the homeowner.

By watering too much you run the risk of root , Unusual Daffodil Stories decay or you have the potential to drown the roots. , Hydroponic Plant Systems - What, No Dirt? By watering too little the plant , Abatement Challenges of Non-Native Noxious Weeds becomes stressed and could eventually die. Leaving wire, string, rope, or burlap on the plant , Add Color and Fragrance to Your Garden with the Korean Spice Viburnum can encourage girdling which can eventually kill the plant , Hydroponic Systems - What, No Dirt? in later years. Improper staking can cause the plant , Solar Garden Lights to be blown over in severe weather. , Lawn Furniture If you leave the staking material on too long you once again run the risk of girdling.

Solving the problem:

When you are planting your new tree , Plant A Simple Tea Garden or shrub , Forest Tent Caterpillars ensure you correct as many of these problems as possible. Do not purchase plants , Is it Really Teak Wood? Caveat Emptor! (Part Two) with poorly developed root , What is Roofscaping? structures. Ensure the plant , Tips for Preparing a ing Bed is compatible with the zone in which you live. Solve any drainage and pH problems before you transplant your new addition. Remove all burlap, wire, string, or rope that has the potential to cause girdling in later years. Make sure you plant , Patio Cover Designs at the proper depth. Generally you do this so the top roots , Orchid Flowers are just covered by soil. , Planting Roses (Bare Root or Semi Bare Root) Water , Landscaping for Wildlife deeply and infrequently. This will encourage your new plant , Orchid Myths -The Truth to develop deep roots , Plant A Simple Tea Garden that will aid in stability in the years to come. Water , Basics of Pruning Roses slowly as this will enable more moisture , Cultivating Plants In Your Garden...What To Watch Out For to be taken in by the plant. , Patio Accessories - Complete The Great Outdoors Watering quickly causes run-off and is just wasting your time and money. Stake your plant , Lawn Disease And What To Do About It if it is in an exposed area to wind.

Remember to remove the stakes and wire in the second year to prevent girdling. Use a good fertilization program throughout the life of your new additions. Water , Make a Plan for Vacation ing and prune , Avoid Common Gardening Errors correctly. By alleviating these problems you will ensure the good health and appearance of your new trees , Five Key Factors that Affect your Potted Plants in Winter or shrubs. , Plant A Simple Tea Garden

Paul is a Certified Pesticide Applicator in the province of Alberta, Canada. He has over 15 years experience in the lawn , Some Thoughts On Planting Roses care industry.

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