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Literary
May 1, 1805
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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Instructional essay on transplanting trees, advising to shorten large roots and prune limbs proportionally, preferring spring when buds open, using broad holes with rich soil and sparing dung to avoid harm.
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TRANSPLANTING TREES.
In transplanting trees, the largest roots must of necessity be shortened, and the small fibrous should mostly be cut off. Therefore to balance the loss of nourishment by the roots, when the head is large a proportionable part of the limbs should be taken away. The trees may be transplanted in spring or autumn. I have generally had the best success in the spring, and rather prefer that season. I do it at the time—when the buds are just beginning to open into leaves. The holes should be made so broad as to allow the roots to have their natural situation. And if dead earth be thrown out, rich earth from the surface should supply the place. If the earth be not rich, a little old dung may be mixed with it. But dung unmixed may be hurtful. Trees are sometimes killed by having dung heaps lying near to their roots, which shews that they ought to be dunged sparingly, and with caution.
In transplanting trees, the largest roots must of necessity be shortened, and the small fibrous should mostly be cut off. Therefore to balance the loss of nourishment by the roots, when the head is large a proportionable part of the limbs should be taken away. The trees may be transplanted in spring or autumn. I have generally had the best success in the spring, and rather prefer that season. I do it at the time—when the buds are just beginning to open into leaves. The holes should be made so broad as to allow the roots to have their natural situation. And if dead earth be thrown out, rich earth from the surface should supply the place. If the earth be not rich, a little old dung may be mixed with it. But dung unmixed may be hurtful. Trees are sometimes killed by having dung heaps lying near to their roots, which shews that they ought to be dunged sparingly, and with caution.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Agriculture Rural
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Tree Transplanting
Root Pruning
Spring Planting
Rich Soil
Dung Caution
Literary Details
Title
Transplanting Trees.
Key Lines
In Transplanting Trees, The Largest Roots Must Of Necessity Be Shortened, And The Small Fibrous Should Mostly Be Cut Off.
I Have Generally Had The Best Success In The Spring, And Rather Prefer That Season.
Trees Are Sometimes Killed By Having Dung Heaps Lying Near To Their Roots, Which Shews That They Ought To Be Dunged Sparingly, And With Caution.