Here's some more useful gardening advice from our friend Mike McGroarty.Today we're going to learn how and when to transplant garden perennials. Just thinking about moving a favorite plant from one spot to another might make you nervous, but don't fret. It's really a simple process.
Timing is key to successfully transplanting perennials. Here's a general rule of thumb that will help you determine the best time to transplant any perennial:
If the plant blooms in the spring, move it in the fall - early September or later. If a plant blooms in the summer or fall, move it in the spring.
When transplanting in the spring, start when the plant's new growth begins to appear so you'll know where and how much to dig. Plants that are being transplanted in the fall can be cut back by half just prior to moving. This will make the move easier on you and the plant.
The first step in transplanting is to prepare the new home for the plant. Clear the area of any weeds, dig a hole appropriate for the plant and add some compost to the soil.
Now it's time to go back and dig up the plant. I know, this is the part that can be scary. You can do it! Start by digging all around the plant with a the spade beneath the clump and lift the plant and its rootball out of the ground.
Next, plant the perennial in its new home. Always replant your plants at the same depth they were at originally. Refill the hole with loose soil and tamp it down a bit to eliminate any air pockets. Then give your plant a good drink to help it settle in, and keep the soil moist - but not soggy- as the plant reestablishes itself. A transplanted plant may look a bit bedraggled for awhile, but it will come back the next season strong and happy.
There are a few perennials that simply do not like to be moved. Peonies and tree peonies, bleeding hearts, foxtail lilies, butterfly weed and goatsbeard do not like to be transplanted. Move these plants only when it is absolutely necessary. If you must move a peony, do so in late fall after a hard freeze while the plant is dormant.
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