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Rhododendron shrub

Moving a shrub

If you're planning on redesigning your garden, but want to keep hold of your favourite shrubs, it's possible to transfer the plant to a new site. Follow our step-by-step guide.

What to do

  • Prepare a large planting hole where the shrub is going to be moved and add plenty of organic matter.
  • Dig a deep trench around the shrub being moved, leaving 60cm (2ft) from the main stem.
  • Dig up the shrub with a spade, leaving as large a root ball as possible.
  • Tie a sheet of hessian firmly around the root ball to hold the roots and soil in place.
  • Once the plant has been lifted, it should be placed into the new hole immediately.
  • Cover the roots with soil, firm in gently and water in well.

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Time needed


1 hour

You will need

  • Hessian
  • 1 stake
  • 1 tree tie
  • Spade
  • Mulch

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