"M. Tiefert" wrote in message
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Hi Rona,

If they're doing OK, just leave them - you'll probably stress them more
by moving them than by leaving them alone. The need for a hill depends
on the rainfall and temperature where they're growing - having a hill
improves drainage and allows the soil to warm up faster in the spring.
If you're concerned about drainage (or need to give them more water
without having it all run away), you could dig a shallow circular trench
about a yard (meter) or 2 in diameter around each plant. But if the
plants are happy now - don't make changes! :-)


Thanks! I'm not really concerned about drainage because, well, I didn't
know I had to be =:-o! But now that I know about it, I'll just watch out
for puddles and water accumulation. We usually have pretty dry and hot
summers in Winnipeg (save for thunderstorms) and our backyard drains fairly
well (AFAIK, I never really paid attention until now!). If I see that my
plants are about to drown, I'll start making trenches. Much protect the
poor little ones, after all. I've killed almost all of their friends!

Thanks again for the advice!

rona