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Trees as well as shrubs have always been responsible for enhancing the beauty of a house as well as its surroundings. Hence they should be planted in such a way that they help in enhance the beauty of your garden as well as the house. It is important to bring out their natural beauty and for this reason trees are transplanted as well. It can be a traumatic experience for shrubs and trees when transplanted. It requires great care and skill in transplanting trees.

A delicate process:

Utmost care of the foliage, stem and roots should be taken while transplanting plants. Make the right preparations in advance so that you are able to transplant them smoothly. Protection from sun and wind is the first important thing as it could cause further damage. It is a better idea to get the roots covered with mulch as this is the best way to protect them from drying. Roots should neither dry, nor freeze. Preparing the ground is also equally important. A hole has to be dug, big enough to accommodate the roots well. It is better to dig a larger hole as it allows the roots to spread to their fullest extent in the holes.

Size of the hole and the roots - important considerations:

Considering the depth of the hole is also equally important. You can make out the depth required by checking the mark of the soil on the tree or shrub. This will give you an idea of the depth of hole required. Check the soil to see it is poorly drained or compacted. Adding loam, to the top layer of the soil is a better idea. Put heavier top soil if the existing soil is very sandy. Aerating the soil also helps. To improve drainage as well as aeration, tilling is always beneficial.

Check the roots before transplanting the tree. Roots should not be broken, torn or damaged and free of disease. If required they should be cut accordingly to ensure that the damaged part is removed thus preventing further infection of disease. Proper support should be provided in the initial stages after transplantation.

Before the tree is planted, place some strong wooden stakes, first just below the lowest branches of the tree. Roots should not be crossed or folded. Once the tree is planted in the hole cover with soil well, by patting soil around the roots, till the desired level is achieved. The soil has to be firm enough to hold the roots.

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