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MOVING SHRUBS

TAKE HEED OF THESE POINTS. It sometimes happens that a shrub grows too large for the situation in which it was originally planted and the owner is reluctant to move it, particularly if it is a favourite bush. There is no need to be pessimistic about transplanting large shrubs if the following method is adopted. First tie up the lower branches to keep them out of the way during transit. Dig a trench about three feet from the stem continuing to work downwards leaving a ball of soil with roots undisturbed. Work underneath until the bush can be tilted to one side. Spread a strong piece of sacking down one side of the hole, then tilt the ball of soil on to it. The ends of the sacking can be tied up to the stem and the bush’ is ready for removal. Should the ball of soil be too large to handle, some of the soil can be removed with a fork, sparing the roots as much as possible.

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Wairarapa Times-Age, 17 September 1941, Page 8

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171

MOVING SHRUBS Wairarapa Times-Age, 17 September 1941, Page 8

MOVING SHRUBS Wairarapa Times-Age, 17 September 1941, Page 8

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