10 Tips For Minimizing Transplant Shock Secrets To Successful Transplanting

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At one time or another in their lives, most homeowners and gardeners will transplant trees and shrubs. To some it is a mundane task, while others are petrified of the experience. Surprisingly, many novices and pros alike are misinformed or just aren’t quite sure about the proper techniques for transplanting and the ways to improve the success of a transplant and minimize the effects of transplant shock. There are a number of urban legends out there, many without any scientific basis, and trial and error is a tough road to take when you want your yard to look as good as it can as fast as it can.

Transplant shock is a reality in the plant world, but it is manageable. The bottom line is that there are things that homeowners and gardeners can and should do to help out their transplants and ensure the highest probability of a successful move. We’ve put together a listing of ten key tips that will help out your new trees and shrubs immensely. But before you get to these points, you need to know a few things about how transplanting affects trees and shrubs, and a little problem you’re more than likely to experience called “transplant shock”. As always, knowledge is your best defense.