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.
