I just got some shrubs from a guy that wants them removed. They have been
planted about 5yrs ago. I want to replant them.I was thinking about putting
topsoil or potting soil in the holes before I plants them. They will be dug
out with a backhole so the roots should all be in tack.So do you think they
will grow alright doing it this way.I know in july its kinda late to plant
them. Romy

"Romy Beeck" wrote in message
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I just got some shrubs from a guy that wants them removed. They have been
planted about 5yrs ago. I want to replant them.I was thinking about
putting
topsoil or potting soil in the holes before I plants them. They will be
dug
out with a backhole so the roots should all be in tack.So do you think
they
will grow alright doing it this way.I know in july its kinda late to plant
them. Romy

If the shrubs are free and they have to come out now, then there is no
choice and you have little to lose. I believe that the consensus is that it
is best not to amend the soil in the planting holes. Improving the soil in
the hole discourages the shrub from sending roots into the native soil. If
you have heavy clay soil, you can create a bathtub by amending the soil.
The hole will fill with water and the roots will rot. Been there, done
that. I would just dig a good size hole and plant the shrubs so that are
just a bit above the level they were originally planted. The soil will
settle over time and they will end up even with the surrounding grade.
Back-fill with native soil about half way and water well to settle the soil
and eliminate voids. Complete the back fill and water in. Keep the plants
evenly watered for the rest of the year. If they are in full sun and are
wilting, you can use some fabric to shade them until they are established.

On Sun, 11 Jul 2004 20:20:52 -0500, "Romy Beeck" opined:

I just got some shrubs from a guy that wants them removed. They have been
planted about 5yrs ago. I want to replant them.I was thinking about putting
topsoil or potting soil in the holes before I plants them. They will be dug
out with a backhole so the roots should all be in tack.So do you think they
will grow alright doing it this way.I know in july its kinda late to plant
them. Romy




Just dig holes about two times the size of the root ball and make the sides of
the hole jagged, not smooth. If you leave them smooth, the roots will girdle
around and around in that hole and not enter the soil outside the hole. Down
the line you will have problems. Also, do not amend the soil, but put a layer
of compost and on top of compost, a layer of mulch. You are going to have to
hand water these shrubs for about a month or so till they sort of establish, but
keep in mind, in many parts of the US, plants go dormant in dead of summer.
They still grow roots, but they tops are dormant in very hot regions.


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"Romy Beeck" wrote in message ...
I just got some shrubs from a guy that wants them removed. They have been
planted about 5yrs ago. I want to replant them.I was thinking about putting
topsoil or potting soil in the holes before I plants them. They will be dug
out with a backhole so the roots should all be in tack.So do you think they
will grow alright doing it this way.I know in july its kinda late to plant
them. Romy



What kind of shrub and what zone are you in?

Who's going to dig them out? In most case, the effort isn't worth it.
It's cheaper and easier to buy a small one from nursery.

(Karen)


"Romy Beeck" wrote in message
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I just got some shrubs from a guy that wants them removed. They have been
planted about 5yrs ago. I want to replant them.I was thinking about putting
topsoil or potting soil in the holes before I plants them. They will be dug
out with a backhole so the roots should all be in tack.So do you think they
will grow alright doing it this way.I know in july its kinda late to plant
them. Romy



What kind of shrub and what zone are you in?

Who's going to dig them out? In most case, the effort isn't worth it.
It's cheaper and easier to buy a small one from nursery.

What's cheaper than free?
And what better feeling than to be the savior of unwanted, but perfectly good
shrubbery?

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(Karen) wrote:

"Romy Beeck" wrote in message
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I just got some shrubs from a guy that wants them removed. They have been
planted about 5yrs ago. I want to replant them.I was thinking about putting
topsoil or potting soil in the holes before I plants them. They will be dug
out with a backhole so the roots should all be in tack.So do you think they
will grow alright doing it this way.I know in july its kinda late to plant
them. Romy



What kind of shrub and what zone are you in?

Who's going to dig them out? In most case, the effort isn't worth it.
It's cheaper and easier to buy a small one from nursery.

I transplanted five rhododendron¹s that were 25 years old by hand, by
wheelbarrow . Did not have to travel more than 200 yards. BUT they all
made it. We are talking 20 foot high.

William(Bill)

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Zone 5 S Jersey USA Shade
There is atleast one word misspelled deliberately in the above post

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"Romy Beeck" wrote in message
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I just got some shrubs from a guy that wants them removed. They have been
planted about 5yrs ago. I want to replant them.I was thinking about
putting
topsoil or potting soil in the holes before I plants them. They will be
dug
out with a backhole so the roots should all be in tack.So do you think
they
will grow alright doing it this way.I know in july its kinda late to plant
them. Romy

If the shrubs are free and they have to come out now, then there is no
choice and you have little to lose. I believe that the consensus is that it
is best not to amend the soil in the planting holes. Improving the soil in
the hole discourages the shrub from sending roots into the native soil. If
you have heavy clay soil, you can create a bathtub by amending the soil.
The hole will fill with water and the roots will rot. Been there, done
that. I would just dig a good size hole and plant the shrubs so that are
just a bit above the level they were originally planted. The soil will
settle over time and they will end up even with the surrounding grade.
Back-fill with native soil about half way and water well to settle the soil
and eliminate voids. Complete the back fill and water in. Keep the plants
evenly watered for the rest of the year. If they are in full sun and are
wilting, you can use some fabric to shade them until they are established.

Good advice. Even if he loses one or two, the effort is worth it.

Bob S.