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28-02-2003, 05:03 PM

pamfree (Zemedelec) wrote in message ...
I have some mature nightblooming jasmine bushes, some of which I want to get
rid of. The frost (New Orleans, south of lake) killed the leaves but the
trunks and bigger branches are healthy. A friend--not terribly experienced in
gardening--said she'd dig them and take them in her truck. Is there any way
to do this without killing either the trees or the friend?

zemedelec

Pretty tough stuff although us Yankees have to grow it as house
plants.
Don't let the roots dry even for a moment and you should be fine.
I would trim the top back by at least a third and when replanting it I
would water it in twice to be rid of any air pockets.