True sometimes John. I have dug up and reset trees up to 5 years after
initial installation with good results.This is especially effective on large
transplants because they have so much reserve they can keep going for a few
years even if improperly planted.

IMO most landscapers have no idea about how to plant a tree, how to water,
what species behave in what way, etc. Landscape Architects are slightly
better, but are not around enough to make a real difference on most
projects.

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Mike LaMana, MS
Heartwood Consulting Services, LLC
Toms River, NJ
www.HeartwoodConsulting.net



"John A. Keslick, Jr." wrote in message
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If a newly planted tree is declining because it has been planted too deep,
it is best to start over again with a new healthy tree that is planted
correctly.



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