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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 5: Make a saucer of dirt around the plant and fill it with water
Make a saucer around the plant using dirt. This will act as a damn to hold the water. Fill the saucer with at least 5 gallons of water. Water the plant with 5 gallons of water every week for the first season. Trim any dead branch ends. Enjoy your shrub's new home.
Make a dirt saucer around the plant.

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

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