Transplanting Large Rhododendron
We are downsizing an overgrown, mature garden here transplanting large Rhododendron shrubs. These root balls pack a lot of weight and are hearty old growth.
1. Digging out the root ball
Getting to the bottom of the roots to free the Rhododendron from its home. We have modified the shovels with kicker handles and sharpened spade for better root cutting success.
2. Digging the Drip Line
A root ball of this size will weigh a couple hundred pounds. Once free of the root's grasp, we can wrap the root ball in burlap to protect it during transport to it's new home.
3. Walking the planks
Cedar planks are a great technique for getting a heavy root ball out of a hole.
4. Having a Ball
This root ball is wrapped in burlap in preparation for transporting it to its new home. Heavy pruning was done before the digging began to help with recovering from the shock of transplanting.
4. Grounding Experience
Two of the seven large Rhododendron have been successfully transplanted. Each hole we dug was several feet across and deep, requiring 2 yards each of fresh soil blend to nest the roots in.
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