Advice please
Anyone care to conjecture on the earliest date upon which it would be
safe to move shrubs in the Midlands of England? I'm champing at the bit atm and would like to get on with tidying up the garden and rearranging the position of some of my shrubs that have outgrown their space allocation. I'd be grateful for any suggestions of when they might shut down for winter, though I know really that it should be as late as possible to ensure survival, so I'm answering my own question really. -- Steve Jackson |
"Steve Jackson" wrote in message ... Anyone care to conjecture on the earliest date upon which it would be safe to move shrubs in the Midlands of England? I'm champing at the bit atm and would like to get on with tidying up the garden and rearranging the position of some of my shrubs that have outgrown their space allocation. I'd be grateful for any suggestions of when they might shut down for winter, though I know really that it should be as late as possible to ensure survival, so I'm answering my own question really. -- Steve Jackson NOW is the best time to transplant shrubs and perennial plants ! The soil is warm and damp and the plants will re-establish before the winter hits in earnest. Be sure to water them in well and they should be fine. Jenny |
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Steve Jackson wrote: Anyone care to conjecture on the earliest date upon which it would be safe to move shrubs in the Midlands of England? I'm champing at the bit atm and would like to get on with tidying up the garden and rearranging the position of some of my shrubs that have outgrown their space allocation. I'd be grateful for any suggestions of when they might shut down for winter, though I know really that it should be as late as possible to ensure survival, so I'm answering my own question really. The main reason for waiting is to ensure that they are not stressed too hard for water, in the hot, dry summer weather that occasionally occurs. No more than that. As we are well into autumn, most shrubs will move perfectly well now. A few are pernickety for other reasons, but are as likely to object to being moved when dormant or in early spring as to being moved now. I suggest posting a list of any you are unsure about. Generally, deciduous ones are easier than evergreen, because they are usually happier to be cut back at this time of year. Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
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writes NOW is the best time to transplant shrubs and perennial plants ! The soil is warm and damp and the plants will re-establish before the winter hits in earnest. Be sure to water them in well and they should be fine. Thanks to Jenny and Nick for the replies and good advice. -- Steve |
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