When and how to move a tree

There are lots of motives why you would want to have a tree moved. Probably it got planted too near the house or to some other trees and has now has perhaps overgrown the space. Possibly you are undertaking some local renovations which entail placing something different in that very spot where the tree lies or you could be moving and desire to take your cherished tree along. Whatever your reason is, the excellent news is that it is feasible to safely move a tree.

1. Assemble what you require

2. Establish the right timing

It is important to pick a suitable time for moving the tree. For example, in the majority of locations in the US, the best moving and planting time is during early spring. When that is not achievable, you then could do it during the fall. Never move a tree during the summer as the heat will additionally stress your plant. In case you are unsure when your kind of tree ought to be moved, contact any local nursery and they will advise you.

3. Select your location

It is vital that you accord this aspect some thought, and take due consideration on how much shade, sun, water or dry soil that your specific tree specimen will need. Also, ensure that you give it sufficient room so that it may stretch out its branches and grow.

4. Dig up the new hole

As you dig up the new hole, ensure that it is twice as wide when compared to the rootball. Ensure also that you don’t loosen up the soil located hole/pit bottom.

5. Dig up the moving tree

This should be done extremely carefully, so that you reduce any harm to the root system of your tree. Place the tarp close to the tree and begin digging about three feet or so away from the tree trunk base. Once you see much of the tree rootball, gently start loosening and prying slowly it up and once free, carefully and gently lift it to be moved over to your ready tarp.

6. Plant your tree

Drag the tree now in the tarp over to your new hole and very gently slide it in. Using the shovel, watchfully move most of the loose soil slowly back, packing it slowly and gently around the tree’s rootball. Once you have placed back all the soil, mound it up gently, and in the process, create a rim for catching water. Spread a mulch layer over the ground around the tree.

7. Monitor and maintain your tree.

Ensure that you keep on checking now and then, watering it as needed. The tree takes a while for its roots to begin growing and in establishing its new root system, so it needs watering regularly until they can stand on their own.

Remember that it is always best to hire a professional arborist to assist. Feel free to contact us at the Tree People for a quote on anything tree related.