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Promote New Root Growth in Transplanted Shrubs
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Promote New Root Growth in Transplanted Shrubs
To promote new root growth when transplanting shrubs, nick the root ball with a knife before planting. The roots natural response to this "injury" is to send out new growth. This will get the shrub established and growing quicker in its new home.
