Help: Hollies Transplanted with Very Small Root Balls
Bob DiBenedetto
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Comments (5)If the roots have been too damaged, then it will be difficult for the holly to recover. In some instances, it might be wiser to do a sharp root pruning so that you have less of a root ball to wrangle with but a better opportunity for the plant to regenerate new roots. If this shrub was shaded quite a bit by its companion tree and is now planted in the sun, it will be sun scorched almost certainly. That would be adding insult to injury. It sounds like you've done what you can; patience is important at this point....See MoreWhat do I do now with transplanted holly?
Comments (3)Water them like any other newly planted shrub - as they need it, when the soil is dry down about 2" in the soil of the root ball, slowly and deeply, to get to the bottom of the roots. Check the dryness and water if they need it, not according to a schedule. Don't feed them. If it is really sunny, and the weather's hot, then rigging some temporary shade over them - less than they had - will help the leaves adjust to being in the sun again. Otherwise, you may see some sun-burned leaves. If you haven't mulched, do so, as widely as possible, no deeper than 4" and no mulch in the inch or so next to the trunk....See MoreSaving My Dwarf Burford Holly recenty transplanted
Comments (6)Thanks girlgroupgirl & esh_ga! I called around and visited some nurseries and was told to give it some Superthrive or Lilly Miller Vitamin B1 Plant Starter and was told to keep the root ball moist. You are right esh_ga...I was told that the amount of Miracle Grow given anyways will not help or hurt the bush. I opted for the Lilly Miller Vitamin B1 Plant Starter since Lowes in my area doesn't sell the other. I was told to basically leave it alone aside from watering it once a day when the weather is very hot and use the LMVBPS stuff every other week until I see new growth or until it is strong enough to thrive on its own. I hope I see new growth because I don't know how to tell if it is strong enough to survive on its own. I'm a beginner gardner as you can tell. If push comes to shove and it doesn't recover by next fall, I will replant another as they are so beautiful to have in my front and backyards:-)...See MoreRoots! Roots! Roots everywhere! When do i transplant my Pachyclada
Comments (4)See, my problem with a "loose" mix is that i feel it needs more attention. Where a heavier mix can be aloud to dry out. I worry about having to constantly water when they are outside in spring and summer and it is very hot. The mix it is in now is about 1 part perlite to 3 parts miracle grow. The pachyclada i got from gardinos is in a loose mix and it also has clay balls. I will probably keep that one inside at all times. I just have to be careful in the winter timewith watering in a heavier mix. And it is definitely top heavy for that small solo cup....See MoreBob DiBenedetto
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