Shrub Transplanting

What This Service Involves

Moving a healthy shrub is far cheaper than buying a replacement, but success comes down to the size of the root ball and the timing of the dig. We root-prune when the situation allows, lift as large and intact a ball as the plant needs, and replant at the correct depth in properly prepared soil. Our wet Northwest winters and cool springs give transplanted shrubs a long, low-stress window to re-root before summer, and we water them in and mulch to carry them through establishment. Rhododendrons, hydrangeas, and other Sound-garden favorites move especially well when handled this way.

Benefits

Saves and reuses established shrubs; Large, intact root balls reduce transplant shock; Replanted at the correct depth and spacing; Soil prep and watering-in for fast re-rooting; Ideal for rhododendrons, hydrangeas, and similar

Our Process

1) Assess the shrub and mark a proper root-ball size; 2) Dig and lift the plant with soil intact; 3) Prepare and amend the new planting hole; 4) Replant at depth, water in, and mulch the base

What Affects the Cost

Size and age of the shrub; Root spread and soil conditions; Distance to the new location; Soil amendment needs; Follow-up watering setup

Best Time of Year

Best moved in the dormant, wet months from late fall through early spring while Puget Sound soils stay cool and moist.