From Ground: Start by watering the plant nannyberry two days prior to the transplant. This moistens the soil and makes the upcoming work easier. With a shovel, dig a circle around the plant. The circle should be wide enough to include all roots. Use a garden fork to gently loosen the soil and extract the plant with its root ball intact. Move it to the wheelbarrow for transportation.
From Pot: If your plant nannyberry is in a pot, watering it well the day before transplanting would be very helpful. Just tip the pot over and let gravity do its work- the plant should come out easily. If not, gently tap the sides and base of the pot until the plant slides out.
From Seedling Tray: Water the seedling tray containing nannyberry till the soil is thoroughly moist. Carefully hold the seedling by its leaves (not the stems, as they can be easily damaged) and gently pull it out, making sure to keep the roots undamaged. If the roots of the plant are intertwined with others, untangle them gently to avoid snapping.
