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Heeling In Shrubs During Construction: Preserving Plants for Replanting

To save large shrubs (osmanthus, azaleas, roses) during regrading, dig a trench 3 ft wide, 12 in deep, 20 ft long in a shady spot. Cut back shrubs by one-third, dig with as much root ball as possible, place in trench, cover roots with excavated soil, and keep damp until replanting. A backhoe makes this easier.

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