Lawn & Garden

Transplanting trees and shrubs is a subject that seems to receive less coverage than other gardening topics. Extensive information is available on planning, planting, pruning, maintaining and other basic landscape tasks while little is offered on the specifics of transplanting.

Many gardeners believe it is as somple as moving plants when they are dormant. Gary Agan, horticulturalist from Lone Oak Tree Farm, indicates that timing is determined by specific plants which will vary from the dormant season on into the growing season for certain trees and shrubs.

Lone Oak has the capability of digging trees up to seven inches caliper and 16 feet in height. Some of theses trees are worth hundreds of dollars, so technique is critical if a profit is to be maintained.

Gary will share tricks of the trade with Backyard Association which will include a discussion on the timing of transplant, when and how to root-prune, the use of root stimulants, and planting techniques.

Before removing valuable ornamentals, discover from an expert the best methods that will impove chances for success. The Backyard Association will be held Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Coweta County Extension Service located at 21 E. Washington Street in Newnan.

Contact the extension office for reservations at 770-254-2620.

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