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Sometimes called B&B for short – a method used for harvesting large, mature trees and shrubs where a round root ball is dug out and held intact by a large piece of burlap, which is held in place by wire, twine and/or pins, allowing the plant to safely be dug, transported and replanted in another location.

Unlike widgets, plants can’t simply be pulled down off a shelf anytime you want. When it comes to digging and moving in-ground plant material from one location to another, one of the most important things you need to know is there’s a small window of opportunity to accomplish this task with the highest degree of success. Most commonly, wholesale nurseries harvest plant material dug from the field in the spring and fall; in the spring before deciduous plants break bud and in the fall after a killing frost as the plants become dormant. Evergreens and conifers are harvested before they push new growth in the spring.

Yes, you can dig plants during the growing season but it requires planning and a multitude of precautions both before digging, after harvest and again after transplanting. The probability of plant loss is increased when not done in the spring or fall – even for professional growers, let alone homeowners. You can have success with summer digging and transplanting of field dug plant material; just know it is a precise process and you’ll need to provide extra planning, time, and a little extra TLC.