Removing a bush

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Jeannie63 Mequon, WI(Zone 4b) Jun 01, 2010

Hello everyone!

I need to remove a bush from my yard (it is a Hydrangea Paniculata (sp?)) in such a way that it can be replanted by a friend. Right now the bush is about three feet high.

Any suggestions as to how I should go about this? It may be a few days until the friend can get it replanted.

Thanks in advance,
Jeannie

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Ret_Sgt_Yates Sparta , TN(Zone 7a) Jun 01, 2010

Hello Jeannie ,
As with any bush or tree the more root ball ( soil around the roots ) that you have in tact will give the bush a better chance of survival. Start by lightly scratching the surface to determine how big the root system is, then using a pointed shovel make cuts all the way around the bush making sort of a trench keep doing this going deeper each time and working toward the bush but not taking away from the ball of dirt or cutting the roots. When you have a trench about 10 to 12 inches deep maybe less grasp the bush at the base and try to lean it to one side or the other. If its lose ok if not you may try adding water at this point. (Only at the base of the trench area it should look like this if you have dug the area right  V  ) Once you have it lose and out you will need to wrap the root ball (Do Not use Plastic) use burlap, cloth, old sheets , or something of this sort and move to shaded area and water well the root ball Not the bush greens . Wait for your friend to pick it up. Good luck

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Jeannie63 Mequon, WI(Zone 4b) Jun 01, 2010

Thanks sarge! I think I have some old sheets I can use.

I come from a military family. My dad, brother, sister-in-law, and brother-in-law all retired from the military (three army, one air force), and my DH was in for 10 years!

Thank you for your service to our country!

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Ret_Sgt_Yates Sparta , TN(Zone 7a) Jun 01, 2010

Well let them Know thank them as well . And that I said HOOAH ! Much Love Brothers And Sisters . Least we forget not . and your welcome Darlen just get some of them to help ya LOL

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Jeannie63 Mequon, WI(Zone 4b) Jun 01, 2010

Unfortunately they are all either too old or too far away! LOL!! My sister is coming to help me :)

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Ret_Sgt_Yates Sparta , TN(Zone 7a) Jun 01, 2010

thats kool

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