Drench the roots with water before you wrap them in burlap. Amend the soil in the garden by adding peat moss and mulch to the soil in equal portions to improve water retention. Water the hole fully and wait for the water to drain before you place the bush. Build the mound of soil in...
Wrap it up in natural burlap beforehand. Water generously: Before you dig up and move the plant, soak the root ball. Once you’ve replanted the shrub, water it during the growing season to ensure it’s healthy. How deep are shrub roots? Shrub roots tend to extend 1 to 2 feet below...
blown off by the wind, or simply missed during harvest, cleaning up the area beneath the bushes in the fall is important. Various fungi, bacteria, and pest larvae can overwinter here, so you want to clear all the debris.
Put the plant in a large plastic pot or bucket. If that’s not possible, wrap the root ball in burlap. How to Move Garden Plants Now that your green beauties are ready for the move, it’s time to find out the best way to pack plants for moving. How to pack house plants for movi...
Transplanting nursery-bought lilacs is also easy. If it’s container-grown, spread out the roots as you settle the plant into the ground; if it’s balled or burlapped, gently remove the covering and any rope before planting. Set the plant 2 or 3 inches deeper than it grew in the nurse...
In winter, the biggest enemy of crops in pots is persistently wet potting soil. Ensure adequate drainage by placing containers onto pot feet (or improvise with small rocks). Some containers can crack in very cold conditions. To prevent this, wrap pots in bubble plastic or burlap. Move pots ...
Smaller plants can be protected with weighted coverings (it can be as easy as putting a bucket over your plant and putting a heavy rock atop the bucket), while larger plants can be semi-protected with a burlap wrap. Care: Through the Seasons ...
put the stakes in the same direction as the wind blows. Use broad reinforced rubber belting, not rope, to secure the tree and it should have some stretch in it. Attach the belting to one post with nails; then pass it behind the tree and around the other post. While pulling it tight ...
If your area is subject to extremely harsh winters, you may wish to wrap your bushes with burlap when a hard freeze is expected. Pests To Watch Out For Hibiscus syriacus is generally pest-resistant, but sometimes Japanese beetles can be a problem. If this happens, dust the plant with natur...
Buy floral bushes rather than stems. Much greater bang for the buck. Don’t forget your dollar store. I always find filler flowers and more there. Use ‘cheater loops’ for bows. More on that below Repurpose some of your broken ornaments or those that don’t make it on to the tree fo...