WSIL — April is ‘National Gardening Month’ and now is the perfect time to divide and transplant your perrenials from one place to another. Here are some helpful tips in safely moving those delicate flowers to different areas of your home or yard.
— Transplant when the weather is cool, and even a little rainy. Try to avoid hot and windy days. This type of weather causes the plant to suffer more moisture loss during the move.
— Dig the new hole before you take the plant from the ground. Mixing organic material, such as compost or shredded leaves, into the soil will help provide extra nutrients.
— Dig a large hole under and around the plant using a sharp edged shovel or spading fork
— Take as much of the root ball as you can when you lift the plant. If you can’t put it in the soil right away, cover the root ball to help prevent moisture loss.
— Place the plant in the new hole at the same level it was before you moved it. Be sure to gently pack the soild around it otherwise air pockets around the roots will cause them to dry out.
— Water your newly transplanted perennial well. Also, check the plant’s water needs every other day and add water when the top two or three inches of soil becomes dry.
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