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STEP BY STEP Move evergreens

Move and replant evergreen shrubs in the garden now before they start putting on too much growth. You can reduce damage to the branches while you work by tying them up into a column. Take off the ties immediately after planting. Keep the shrub well watered for the first year.

DIG OUT a large rootball using a spade to cut through the roots and long-handled pruners

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