What’s the best way to get a root ball to loosen up? I think it’s what’s called pot bound. The root ball is about six inches in diameter and about ten inches high. Thanks in advance.
I don’t know about the best way, but I always make sure that the soil is wet, and turn the pot upside down, while supporting it so that the plant itself is don’t squashed.
I take a wooden spoon and tap gently around the edges of the bottom before and after turning it upside down. If it needs more than this, I run a butter knife around the sides and try it again. Good Luck.