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This loosens the soil to allow for
good root expansion. The depth
of planting is also imperative as
plants aren't forgiving of being
planted too deep. Never dig the
hole deeper than the root ball or
container.
FORGIVE OURSELVES FOR
PAST MISTAKES
Some of the best gardeners I
know talk about moving plants
around their landscape until they
find the right spot. Fall is the
time to move woody ornamentals
and trees. Start by prepping the
new area and making it ready
to receive the new plant. It is
important to take as much of the
existing root ball as possible.
If you plan ahead, it is good to
root prune prior to the move to
allow new, fibrous feeder roots
to grow in the root ball that will
be moved. Pick up the plant by
the root ball, never by the trunk
or stem. Remember that you'll
need to care for the transplant
just as you would a new plant,
paying special attention to extra
water for the coming spring and
summer.
Landscaping, yard work,
garden therapy — whatever you
call it — is always a work in
progress. We are happy to offer
advice along the way. Call us at
478-751-6338 or send questions
to hello@maconmagazine.com.
Greg Huber, training coordinator
for UGA's Center for Urban
Agriculture, suggests that some
excellent native enhancements
in the landscape would be
Oakleaf Hydrangea, Mount Airy
Fothergilla, Southern Magnolia
and Weeping Yaupon Holly.
Non-natives worth considering
might be Distyllium, Endless
Summer Hydrangea, Chinese
Fringetree and Kousa Dogwood.
WHAT TO PLANT
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