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Take Care When Transplanting Plants
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Transplanting Plants for Optimum Growth
You may have a plant that has outgrown its current residence or you may need to thin out another, whatever the reason for transplanting plants, care needs to be taken. For the best results care of the root system is adamant.
In the very early spring, when plants have just barely begun to show some signs of new life, is the best time to transplant. The new plantings can get a good start while the weather is still cool and they can be watered by spring rains.
Entry Plants and Backyard Patio Plants
You may have plantings in your front entry garden that need transplanting and you were hoping to put the transplants in the backyard or back patio area. If you live in a mild climate this may work well, but if you live in an area where the backyard receives lots of hot sun, a plant moved from the shade will not survive in the direct sun.
First, find the perfect location for your transplanted plant, then prepare the area. Have the hole ready and fresh soil on hand to gently pack your front or backyard plants into place. Be sure to keep the root ball intact with a small amount of soil while moving it to its new home.
To have good growth from a transplant, the stem should be about 1/12 of the root size. The larger the root the more chance you will have a healthy plant transplant.
Once you have the front or backyard plants roots cut, lateral roots will grow. These new roots are extremely fibrous, which makes them capable of absorbing nutrients and water quite well. Once the plant is in the ground in the new location, you will find the new lateral roots actually produce a much healthier and stronger plant.
Transplanting Rock Plants
Most rock plants have delicate root systems. Care needs to be taken when transplanting. They are accustomed to a large amount of drainage. For the best results they need to be moved to a location with a similar drainage situation.
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