From Ground: Carefully start digging around the greene's mountain ash plant with your shovel. Gently dig around the base of the plant in a wide circle to get under the root system. Dig as deeply as possible to capture as many roots ensuring you don't damage the plant. Then carefully work the shovel under the root ball to lift the plant.
From Pot: If your greene's mountain ash is inside a pot, turn it sideways and tap the sides until the plant slides out. Remember to pull the plant out by the root ball and never yank the stem.
From Seedling Tray: When the greene's mountain ash is ready to transplant from a seedling tray, make sure to pinch off the upper set of leaves to promote stronger growth after transplantation. Gently hold the seedling by the leaves and wiggle it free from the tray. It's important to handle the root ball gently to avoid damaging the young roots.