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How to Move a Shrub

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Moving a shrub can be a relatively quick and easy project. For bigger shrubs, recruit a helping hand.
Step 3: Prepare the new hole
Measure the new hole. Add or remove dirt from the new hole so that the plant will sit slightly high to allow for the soil to settle. Be sure to tamp down the dirt at the bottom of the hole firmly to prevent the plant from sinking over the next few weeks.
Measure the new hole for depth.

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Minimize the amount of time that the shrub roots are exposed to the air.

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