Ornamental trees and shrubs can outgrow their allotted space or find themselves in the way of a new patio or addition.
By relocating a prized plant, the gardener can not only save a tree but also provide a great focal point for a reworked area. And November to February is the prime season for moving trees in Arkansas, says Janet Carson in HomeStyle.
The do-it-yourselfer can probably dig and move a tree with a 1 1/2-inch-thick trunk, or a shrub or evergreen of about five feet high. Double the size and you will need three or four strong people to shift the excavated plant because of the weight of the rootball.
See tomorrow’s Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for details.