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How to transplant plants and shrubs

Hello,

          Last week I transplanted a few standard lilly pilly that were quite well established (5years) to a new position, I have kept them watered and have justed added seasol.  However during the week since transplanting, the leaves have started to brown and others aer wilted.  I have staked them well, but this week has seen strong winds in Melbourne and I feel that this together with the stress of the move may have given them a death sentance.  Is there anything else I can do ?  and will they recover over time ?   Thanks David

 

Answer:

 

Hi David,

                 When it comes to transplanting you have a window of opportunity to get the plants into a nice comfortable state so they will put down roots.   It sounds that you have done generally the right thing,  however you have not talked about cutting the plants back.   I think you should do this ASAP.   and water as much as possible.   The first law in regard to transplanting is "When you take from the roots you must also take from the branches".   This reduces the amount of water stress and shock the plant gets.    I think there is a good chance your plants will survive if you give them a good prune now.

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