Expert relocation of trees and shrubs
Sometimes the best plants are in the wrong place. Our professional transplanting services allow you to relocate valuable specimens to better locations, whether due to landscape redesign, construction, or simply because a plant has outgrown its space. We handle the entire process with care to maximize transplant success.
Successful transplanting requires proper technique and timing. We carefully assess each plant's size, health, and transplantability. Our crew expertly excavates root balls, maintains proper root moisture, prepares new planting sites, and provides post-transplant care to ensure establishment.
Most transplanting is performed during dormancy in early spring or fall when plants experience less stress. However, containerized plants and some species can be moved during the growing season with extra care. We'll advise on the best timing for your specific plants.
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Before any transplant, we evaluate both the existing plant and proposed new location. We consider sun exposure, soil conditions, drainage, space requirements, and compatibility with surrounding plants. This assessment helps ensure your transplanted specimens will thrive in their new home.
Proper root ball size is critical for transplant success. We follow industry standards for root ball dimensions based on plant size and species. Our careful excavation techniques preserve as much of the root system as possible while keeping the root ball intact and manageable for transport and replanting.
The new planting hole is prepared to proper depth and width before the plant arrives. We amend soil as needed, position the plant at the correct depth and orientation, backfill carefully, and create proper watering basins. Staking and guy wires are installed if necessary for stability.
Transplanted plants need special attention during their first growing season. We provide detailed care instructions and can offer follow-up services including watering, mulching, and monitoring. Some transplants may benefit from anti-transpirant applications or light pruning to balance top growth with reduced root systems.
Not all plants transplant equally well. Species, size, health, season, and root type all affect success rates. Generally, younger plants with fibrous root systems transplant more easily than older plants with tap roots. Our arborists can assess your specific situation and provide honest advice about transplant viability. Sometimes starting with new plant material is more practical than attempting difficult transplants.
Contact us to discuss your transplanting needs and schedule a site assessment.
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