Hello!

How do I transport plants? I’m about move a large hedge from one side of the garden to the other as we are getting a fence built. They are such lovely plants it seems a shame to toss them and buy more. Any tips on what I can do to make sure they survive the move? I’ve never actually done this before. Thanks

Posted by anon, 03/10/13

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  • First step would be to well water the ground you are removing them from. The wet earth makes it easier to dig any plant out with minimal root breakage


  • Really interesting comments read on this!


  • big root ball, wet hessian, lots of watering in, and a little seasol and chook poop too


  • prepare them first by feeding them up on seasol


  • The first place I would go for advice is the local nursery! They are usually so helpful when it comes to anything plant related! Hope it all went well for you!


  • I hope everything worked out for you.


  • there are some good comments here


  • Some good advice there below.


  • I hope it worked well for you!


  • I was going to suggest Seasol but LIZ007 have given the whole process


  • i hope it worked out :)


  • Hope you managed to successfully move your hedge


  • Did you have success with your move?


  • What did you end up doing?


  • I hope you found out a good way to transport plants


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