"H. Terpstra" wrote in message
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"Aardvark" wrote in message
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"H. Terpstra" wrote in message
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I've had some trouble with my neighbours wanting a new fence, but not
being able to communicate with us about it apparently. One day
(summery and hot). All our beautiful berberis shrubs (2 meters high)
were replanted in a little bit soil, digging was to much work i think,
and all the roots were shortened. They don't look well now all the
leaves are falling out and the plants are looking rather more dead
then alive. Can something be done to make them flower and grow again?

Hope someone can help out

I moved a Berberis earlier this year. But I did it before the thing
came to
life so ithad a little time to get established during the damper spring
weather. The thing looks the same now as it did last year.

Do all the things that you do for a newly planted hedge, and your
weakened
bushes may recover.

Shorten the existing stems by up to half to reduce the water loss
through
the leaves. Apply a thick mulch to preserve moisture in the ground.
Water
the bushes frequently to give them a chance.

Now if the bushes have only just been moved ie in the last week, I would
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take them up
thoroughly soak the roots - a couple of hours
prepare the site
do not let the roots dry out while you are working
trim the larger roots to encourage root growth
leave as many of the fine roots in place these are the ones that will
absorb
moisture / nutrients
replant incorporating lots of organic matter.
mulch heavily
water frequently
visit a religious establishment (optional)

Out of interest - were your Berberis planted right down the border line?

Good luck


Thanks for the suggestions, i will try them out. And hope and prey for
the best.

The berberis was planted against the old fence of our neighbours, but
they both stood on the 20 cm of borderline between our gardens, in my
opinion when i look at the placing of the new fence, they could have
left all the berberis in place because their new fence was put up in
the same place.

We have talked to one of our neighbours and he told us that he would
buy new ones if these died.

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This would probably be your best option. Were many plants involved?
It is good to see that the neighbour has taken responsibility.
Best Wishes Brian.