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Removing the fabric

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removing fabric from tree

The fabric must be removed before stepping the tree up to a larger plastic container or before planting into the landscape. Remove the fabric with a sharp implement such as a utility knife or sharp pruning tool. Disturb the root ball as little as possible so roots remain more or less intact with the soil.