When digging trees or shrubs make sure that the shovel or spade a transplanting spade.

Dig a hole that is 2 to 3 times the width of the tree’s rootball. The depth of the hole should be 2 or 3 inches less than the height of the soil ball. Carefully lower the tree into the hole, position it correctly, and begin to place soil back into the hole.

Firm the soil around the tree’s rootball with your hands. For smaller trees and shrubs digging bare-root is ok, but should be done in the spring. The root ball for most shrubs should be at least 2/3 the size of the branch spread, but the more the better. For trees, try to dig a root ball at least 12 inches for smaller trees (trunks one inch or less).

Add 12 inches for each inch in thickness after this. Mar 20, Dig a hole in the area where you want to remove the roots. Measure a safe distance away from the tree before digging your hole. If the roots that you want to remove are underground, you'll need to reveal them with a shovel.

Dig a hole around the tree %(2). Trees growing in loose, well-drained soil, such as a sandy soil, will have more extensive or spreading root systems than trees growing in a hard, poorly drained soil such as tight clay. The digging operation consists of digging a trench around the plant and removing the soil. Mar 31, Then, dig a trench around the tree in a circle that is the appropriate size for the tree’s root ball. Tie up the lowest branches of the tree to protect them. Cut the roots below the trench by inserting a sharp-edged spade into the earth repeatedly until the roots beneath the circle of.

Apr 16, Here are some tree moving tips to help transplanting go as smoothly as possible: Prepare the planting hole before digging up a tree. It should be about three times as wide and the same depth as the root ball. Keep the subsoil and topsoil separate. Tie up the branches with twine or strips of burlap to keep them out of the way while moving the tree.

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