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Planting:
...Where can I find the most complete list of invasive bushes?
Invasive.org/species/shrubs.cfm

...Are there any bushes I should not plant?
Yes. Be sure you do your homework and visit Invasive.org/species/shrubs.cfm prior to planting any bushes.

...When planting a bush, how big of a hole should I dig?
The hole you dig should be approximately 50% bigger than the size of the bushes' ball.

...What should I always do to a bushes' ball when planting a bush from a pot or tub?
When planting a bush from a pot or a tub, you should always take a razor knife and make vertical cuts to the bushes' root system before you plant the bush into the ground.

...Why should I always take a razor knife and make vertical cuts to a bushes' root system before I plant the bush into the ground?
You will be stimulating new root growth in the bushes' root system by making vertical cuts to the bushes' root system.

...Should I remove the burlap from the ball of a bush I would like to plant before planting the bush?
Yes. You should definitely try and remove the burlap from the bush before planting the bush.

NOTE:
Do not try and remove the burlap from the ball of the bush until you have the bush in the hole.

...Why should I try and remove the burlap from the ball of a bush before planting the bush into the ground?
Though the roots of the bush can grow through the burlap and though burlap is biodegradable, burlap stills slows the root growth from a newly planted bush.

...What should I always do to a bushes' ball before I plant it into the ground?
You should always knock the some of the dirt off the bushes' ball into the hole before you plant the bush into the ground.

...Why should I always knock some of the dirt off the bushes' ball into the hole before I plant the bush into the ground?
There are 2 reasons why you should always knock some of the dirt off the bushes' ball before you plant the bush into the ground.

1.) It will help (expedite) the bushes' roots establish themselves in the new ground.
2.) It will help you to see if any of the bushes' roots are crossing each other or are intertwined with one another.

...What should I always look for when planting a bush into the ground?
Before you place the bush into the hole, you should always inspect the bush ball and look for roots that are crossing over one another or roots that intertwined with one another.

...What should I always do when I see bush roots crossing over one another or intertwined with one another when planting a bush?
You should always separate the bushes' roots the best you can whenever you see bushes' roots crossing over one another or intertwined with one another when planting a bush.

...Why should I always separate a bushes' roots that are crossing over one another or intertwined with one another when planting a bush?
The reason why you should always separate a bushes' roots that are crossing over one another or are intertwined with one another is to protect the bush from strangling itself.

NOTE:
If you do not separate the roots (especially large roots) that are crossing over one another or are intertwined with one another, there is a chance the bush will die prematurely.

...What is 1 thing I should never place on top of the dirt around a bush, especially a freshly planted bushes?
One thing you should never place on top of the dirt around a bush, especially a freshly planted bush is Peat moss.

...Why should I never place Peat moss on top of the dirt around a bush, especially a freshly planted bush?
Peat moss absorbs a tremendous amount of water. If you place Peat moss on top of the dirt around a bush-especially a freshly planted bush, you will greatly reduce the amount of water that reaches the bushes. root system.

...When is the best time to plant a bush?
The best time to plant a bush is early spring or the latter part of the fall.

...Why is early spring or the latter part of the fall the best time to plant a bush?
The reason why early spring or the latter part of the fall is the best time to plant a bush is because the bush will be challenged the least at this time. For example, drought, high winds, too much rain, etc.

...When is the worst time to plant a bush?
The summer is the worst time to plant a bush.

...Why is the summer the worst time to plant a bush?
The summer gives the bush the worst chance of survival due to possible drought, high heat, too much water, etc.

Pruning:
...When is the best time to prune a bush?
The best time to prune a bush is early spring or late fall.

...Why is early spring or late fall the best time to prune a bush?
There are 2 reasons why early spring or late fall is the best time to prune a bush.

1.) There are no leaves on the bush. It makes seeing the branches you would like to remove and/or prune easier and, it makes clean up easier.
2.) The bush will be challenged the least at this time. For example, drought, high winds, too much rain, etc.

Transporting:
...What is 1 thing I should always do when transporting bushes from one point to another via a vehicle?
The one thing you should always do when transporting bushes from one point to another via a vehicle is to tie the branches together the best you can and then completely cover the bush.

...Why should I always completely cover the bush I am transporting from one point to another via a vehicle?
If you do not completely cover the bush while transporitng it from one point to another via a vehicle you will wind burn the bush. If you wind burn the bush chances are good the bush will die.

Watering:
...What 2 things should I never do when watering my bushes?
Never water your bushes in direct sun.
Never water your bushes in the middle of the day.

...Why should I never water my bushes in direct sun?
Each water droplet that sits on a bushes' leaves will act like a magnifying glass and potentially burn the leaves of your bushes in the sun.

...Why should I never water my bushes in the middle of the day?
There are a couple of reasons why you should never water your bushes during the middle of the day.

Typically, the middle of the day is the hottest part of the day so, your bushes will be at their driest. By watering your bushes in the middle of the day, much of the water will either evaporate or be absorbed by your bushes' leaves before it makes it to your bushes' roots. And two, you will force your bushes' roots to try and move towards the surface to get water. Thus, weakening your bushes' root base.

...What is 1 thing I should never do when watering my bushes?
When watering bushes, be sure you never over water.

...What 2 things should I never do when watering my bushes?
Never water your bushes in direct sun.
Never water your bushes in the middle of the day.

...Why is over watering my bushes bad?
Over watering your bushes could lead to fungal diseases.

...What could happen if I over water my bushes?
Over watering your bushes could lead to fungal diseases.

...When is the best time to water my bushes?
The best time to water your bushes is in the morning.

...Why is the morning the best time to water my bushes?
There are 2 reasons why its best to water your bushes in the morning.

1.) Your bushes will be prepared to face the day's heat.
2.) There will be less evaporation.

...Why should I never water my bushes at night?
Watering your bushes at night will cause your bushes to remain wet all night leading to potential diseases.

...Why is short watering times not good for my bushes?
Short watering times will typically not penetrate deep enough to get to your bushes' roots. Your bushes' roots will then try and move towards the surface to get the water. Thus, weakening your bushes' root base.

...What is the best way to water my bushes?
The best way to water your bushes is by using a soaker hose.

...Why is a soaker hose the best way to water my bushes?
By using a soaker hose, you are sure to get your bushes' root system.

...How do I know I'm watering my bushes enough?
If you haven't watered your bushes if a few days and you stick your fingers down into the dirt around the base of your bushes several inches and the dirt is quite dry, you are not watering your bushes enough.

...How do I know if I'm over watering my bushes?
If you haven't watered your bushes if a few days and you stick your fingers down into the dirt around the base of your bushes several inches and the dirt is quite wet, you are over watering your bushes.


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