Is this a good time to transplant small Hostas plants in the ground?
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Comments (9)I know this goes against all that is written here on the subject, however, I must transplant my Japanese Maple now, in the month of August. Due to a major construction project the tree must be moved. I donÂt want to get rid of it, it is just in the way. I am planning on hitting it with SuperThrive (www.superthrive.com) and we will be using some heavy equipment to make as large a root ball as possible. I donÂt know the exact age of the tree, however it has been in its current planning for approximately 6 years. The canopy is 9-10 feet at its widest point. We will be making an approximate 48-60 inch root ball. Other than telling me not to move it now, is there any other advise one can give. I have photos available if that will help. This is a multi trunk....See MoreTransplanting rootBound plants into ground.....
Comments (1)When I have root bound plants, I pop them out of the small pot and wash the dirt off the roots with a garden hose, which will help untangle them a bit. I then try to spread out the bare roots as much as possible in the new planting hole, cover it with dirt, and soak it in. If you do it in the evening, and let it recover over night, you likely won't see any stress at all....See MoreWhat is the best time to transplant small 'bright edge' yuccas?
Comments (4)I found this article under Home Guides but could not get the link to copy: Transplants "The best time to get yucca transplants in the ground is when the average minimum air temperature remains above 50 degrees Fahrenheit and the ground has begun to warm. Planting at that time allows roots shocked or damaged during the planting process to regenerate and the yuccas to acclimate to your landscape. Supplement rainfall and fog moisture if necessary during the first year, letting the plants dry out between watering sessions to enhance successful transplantation." I'm bumping it up so maybe others with experience can chime in....See MoreWhat is the best time to transplant small 'bright edge' yuccas?
Comments (7)I wouldn't usually bother in Texas...you don't usually have soil moisture saturation, do you ? :) No doubt the surrounding soil will wick away any excessive moisture from...well about anything. Of course if you're planting in a peat pocket (but why would you?). I would almost guarantee it won't rot. Yuccas actually grow in more moisture rich areas farther east. They thrive in old fields that are even mowed for hay. They're tough, I tell you!...See Moreken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
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