Over time, research has changed our understanding of plant health and physiology, resulting in updated recommendations for transplanting. Digging the Hole Dig the hole wide enough to accommodate the spread out roots. Placing the Plant Place the plant on a mound in the centre of the hole just deep enough to position the root flare …
Wash the Planting Material Off the Roots Refer to the first part of this series: What is the Best Method to Transplant Trees, Shrubs & Perennials? Part 1: Root Washing. Correct Misalligned Roots Plant Note: Do not prune the above ground stems-foliage for a year, even if some roots have to be pruned. the plant …
What? Root washing is the research-based method for identifying and correcting root bound trees, shrubs and woody perennials before transplanting. It is the process of removing the planting medium from the roots of a tree or shrub before transplanting or when re-planting a tree or shrub that had been poorly planted or is not thriving. …
Gardening Newsletterby Linda GilkesonOctober 18, 2026 With the very warm fall weather, thanks to an unusually strong El Niño, even vegetables that were planted late have been able to grow to a good size. I still have zucchini flowers setting fruit in my garden, which is a month later than usual, and with the ideal …
