Things You'll Need:
- Shovel
- Garden hose
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Step 1
Wait until midautumn to transplant your shrub. According to the Oregon State University Extension Service, a plant requires less water in the fall, reducing stress on the roots.
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Step 2
Leave as much space around the plant as you can while digging up the root ball. This will help avoid damaging the roots.
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Step 3
Dig a planting hole that is 2 feet wider and the same depth as the root ball.
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Step 4
Place the plant in the hole, supporting the root ball and stem with your hands. Do not drop the plant in the hole.
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Step 5
Fill the hole around the root ball halfway with excavated soil and tamp it gently to remove air pockets. Water with a garden hose to settle the soil, then finish filling the hole.









