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Homeowners move or canvas, that will help
trees around their prop- retain moisture the tree
erty for a number of rea- or shrub needs.
sons. Some might be
adding on to their prop-
erty and need to make
room for their new addi-
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tree for aesthetic rea-
sons. Whatever the rea-
son, transplanting trees
can be risky. Trees that
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when transplanting
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cessful transplant.
ing larger trees is an un-
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* Transplant at the
right time. It's best to
planting larger trees
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transplant trees when
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Water the plants for 2 to
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When it comes time to
transplant, cover the
root ball with a damp
material, such as burlap
undertaking for many
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tree could suffer greatly
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