In garden design, it often happens that you want to move perennials. To ensure that the perennials do not suffer, follow our 4 tips.
It's not uncommon for people to want to redesign their garden from time to time. Of course, this also means that you want to transplant perennials to create new beds. If perennials are to be given a new place, then there are a few things to consider so that they survive the move well. Here are 4 tips:
Tip 1: Choose the right time
Perennials should not be transplanted before flowering or when the temperature is too warm. Damp, cool days in fall or spring offer the best opportunities.
Tip 2: Improve the soil
The bed in which the plants are transplanted should be free of roots. There is no harm in adding mulch or fertilizer.
Tip 3: Divide perennials
Those who divide the perennials that have become too large have two advantages: on the one hand, the plants grow faster and, secondly, you have more space in the bed.
» More on this in the article: Dividing perennials
Tip 4: Plant correctly
Relocate perennials as soon as possible, do not leave them without soil for too long. Be careful not to damage roots or tubers. Keep a sufficient distance to neighboring plants and water thoroughly, preferably with mud.
So the perennials survive the move without any problems.