How to Dig Up, Move & Replant Shrubs 🌱 | Transplanting Without Killing Them
Gardening With Alan Titchmarsh · 38K views · 10:36
Skill Level
BeginnerTime Required
Half dayEstimated Cost
$0–50Permit Required
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shovel, spade, garden fork, pruning shears, wheelbarrowIf you need to move a shrub in your garden, timing and technique are everything. In this video, I show you exactly how to dig up, move and replant shrubs successfully, without causing shock or long-term damage.
Whether you’re redesigning your garden, correcting poor placement, or rescuing an established plant, this step-by-step guide covers:
- When is the best time of year to move the most popular shrubs in the UK from Roses to Hydrangeas.
- How to dig up shrubs properly to protect the root ball.
- How to protect the roots so you can safely move them.
- Preparing the new planting hole for success.
- Replanting, watering, and aftercare tips to prevent transplant shock.
ALAN IS USING:
Spade, fork and secateurs from Spear and Jackson - https://rb.gy/6wl4lh
Rose, tree and shrub compost from Melcourt - https://rb.gy/f57db8
Outdoor plants from Blue Diamond Garden Centres - https://rb.gy/0ehb4p
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