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Can I move my decidious fern?
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I have two well established plants that are sited too close together and are swamping my deciduous fern (variety unknown). To the left of the fern I have a Fargesia murieliae 'Jumbo' (H 7ft x S 4ft) and on the other side is a female Aucuba japonica (H 4 ft x S 3ft). I could really do with moving the fern but I'd like to know if it is possible to successfully move it and what is the best time of year to do this? Also tips on how to move it would be useful. The spotted laurel might be easier to move as it has only been in the ground for about five years. I think the fern has been in for about ten years. Can anyone offer me some advice please? Thanks Jackie |
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On Sun, 21 Aug 2005 17:54:53 +0000, Jackie D
wrote: Hi I have two well established plants that are sited too close together and are swamping my deciduous fern (variety unknown). To the left of the fern I have a Fargesia murieliae 'Jumbo' (H 7ft x S 4ft) and on the other side is a female Aucuba japonica (H 4 ft x S 3ft). I could really do with moving the fern but I'd like to know if it is possible to successfully move it and what is the best time of year to do this? Also tips on how to move it would be useful. The spotted laurel might be easier to move as it has only been in the ground for about five years. I think the fern has been in for about ten years. Can anyone offer me some advice please? Thanks Jackie I've moved a few Hartstongue and other common ferns around in my garden in the past. The best time to move them is in the spring, when the weather's warming up. Go all round the fern with a fork to loosen the soil, putting it in a little way out from the crown so as not to damage too many roots and angled inwards. Lift the crown when the soil is well loosened. Prepare the new site by digging in plenty of humus (leafmould, peat or compost) and some grit to help drainage. Strong fertiliser isn't recommended, although a handful of bonemeal is sometimes suggested. Plant the fern and water it in. Keep it damp over the next few weeks but don't over-water it, and it should be fine. I've even divided large specimens with a sharp spade straight down through the middle and they re-grow quite happily. IME they seem fairly tough and not easily killed. -- Chris E-mail: christopher[dot]hogg[at]virgin[dot]net |
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Thanks for this advice, Chris. I was going to move it in November but I shall wait until spring.
Cheers Jackie |
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