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robertskitty

Question on root bound sapling?

12 years ago

When dealing with a root bound sapling is it best to use a bucket of water and try to tease the roots out or to do the 4 cuts down the side and the X cut across the bottom to free the encircling roots?

Or is it just best to try the first then go with the second if teasing them out doesn't work?

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