Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: So you want to transplant that shrub?, 1 by ViburnumValley

ViburnumValley wrote:
With the ball out of the hole, you can trim the ball to relatively smooth surfaces, top-bottom-sides. Use the spade carefully, watching for crumbliness and while keeping the plant stable. Sometimes I prop the plant up with a few pieces of firewood (or anything else handy) so that I can use both hands. The smoother or more even the ball surfaces, the easier it will be to secure the wrapping material around it and create a stable package.