Definition of root ball
: the compact mass of roots and soil formed by a plant especially in a container
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Rude recommends discarding as much wrapping material as possible from the root ball.
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Step 1: Rototill a circular area five times the diameter of the root ball.
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Problem is that once the root ball shrinks and dries, the water moves through too fast to be absorbed at all.
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Prune as low as is needed but never below the root ball.
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What’s most important is proper planting that allows the top of the root ball to set an inch or two above the soil line.
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The top of the root ball must be level or slightly above the surrounding soil.
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Then remove an inch from the bottom of the root ball.
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For container roses, dig a hole in the bed about the same size as the root ball in the container.
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First Known Use of root ball
1930
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