Handling, Transport & Planting (English)

At the nursery
Advanced
2 days
4–12 participants

Most planting failures show up six months after the lorry leaves the yard. Wrong rootball handling, badly prepared planting pits, anchoring that gives way in the first storm. This 2-day workshop at the Van den Berk Nurseries teaches you how to handle, transport, and plant large trees so you stop losing them after delivery.

Across two days you work directly with trees from 20 to 70 cm trunk circumference. Loading, planting pit preparation, anchoring, aftercare. You learn the technique and you learn why each step matters for the tree’s long-term survival.

Two full days, conducted entirely in English. The € 775 fee covers an overnight stay, lunch on both days, and dinner on the first evening. Maximum 12 participants per group.

Quick-facts

  • 2 days, hands-on at the nursery in Sint-Oedenrode
  • Trees from 20 to 70 cm trunk circumference
  • Max 12 participants per group
  • Conducted entirely in English
  • € 775 excl. VAT, includes overnight stay + meals
  • Runs once a year. After 17-18 September 2026, the next English edition is September 2027.
€ 775
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  • Real hands-on experience

Specifications

This practical, hands-on 2-day course (September 17-18) is specifically designed for professionals involved in the transport, planting, and maintenance of large trees. Participants typically include:

  • Gardeners and arborists who plant and care for large trees

  • Landscape architects and contractors integrating trees into green projects

  • Green space managers and policymakers responsible for urban and landscape planting

Moving a large tree is a process that runs from preparation before the lift to aftercare months later. In this workshop you learn each phase:

  • How to safely load and unload large trees without damaging the roots or trunk
  • How to properly prepare the planting pit for healthy root development
  • The correct planting techniques to maximise survival rates
  • How to anchor trees securely against wind and instability
  • Which aftercare practices are essential, such as watering, pruning, and pest protection

You’ll work hands-on with trees ranging from 20 to 70 cm in trunk circumference, giving you practical experience with different sizes and real-life planting situations.

The workshop takes place at our nursery in Sint-Oedenrode – an inspiring setting where you can immediately put theory into practice. Our modern training facility, De Groene Ruimte, is fully equipped to provide an effective and engaging learning experience. During lunch, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your plant assortment knowledge using the available reference materials.

Address:
Van den Berk College
Donderdonk 4
5492 VJ Sint-Oedenrode
(Navigation address: Bestseweg 4)

This workshop is fully practice-oriented and takes place at our nursery. The exact programme is tailored to the group size, but you can expect a dynamic, hands-on day working directly with trees.

The day combines theory and practice, giving you in-depth insight into the transport, planting, and aftercare of large trees. You’ll be guided by experienced specialists who work with trees daily across a wide range of projects.

The workshop includes a generous lunch, offering a relaxed setting to network and exchange experiences with fellow professionals.

Cursus data

17/09/2026
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