A Gardeners Forum Forums General Discussion Landscape trials and triumphs Cedar question?

Things You'll Need:

* Shovel
* Peat moss
* Tiller
* Mulch

Instructions

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Step 1

Dig the hole where the cedar tree will be replanted to first. Dig the whole twice as wide as you think the root ball will be. Do not dig any deeper though as this can cause rot. Make sure you dig the new whole in an area that will comply with the needs of your particular type of cedar.
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Step 2

Dig up the tree in the early spring when the tree is dormant. Start digging farther out from the tree to carefully get a feel for where most of the root ball is located. Be prepared to loose a lot of your tree's vital roots. Whatever roots you do have to cut make sure you make a clean cut. Try to keep as much of the root ball and dirt together as possible.
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Step 3

Work the soil thoroughly before replanting the tree in the new whole and make sure the soil is somewhat acidic. Consider putting down peat moss in the hole but make sure there is enough room for the root ball.
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Step 4

Place the tree in the center of the hole and pack the dirt on top. Do not break up the root ball. The bigger the tree the longer the recovery period. The recovery may take as long as a year for every inch of tree diameter.
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Step 5

Mulch the area around the tree to help it collect and retain water. Continue to water often, especially through the first summer. Do not prune the tree for the first year or few years except for broken branches and structural reasons.