As one of the stalwarts of theshade garden,hostascan grow for years or even decades with little attention.
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However, this characteristic of permanence can be a challenge whenit’s time to transplanta hosta.
The second best time to transplant a hosta isin the springas the new shoots are just beginning to merge.
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However, there are two downsides to transplanting during the spring.
The first step is to prepare the new planting hole before you remove the hosta from its current location.
Next, angle your spade toward the plant and carefully begin to pry it upwards.
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You will get an idea of the size of the root ball as you pry.
The more rootstock you might preserve, the better your plant will adjust to its new home.
If the root ball is large and heavy, this task might become a two-person job.
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Simply use your spade to divide the plant into more manageable pieces.
Save the pieces of hosta you plant to transplant and gift extra plants to friends and family.
Continue to irrigate when natural rainfall isn’t sufficient.
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You’ll know after one growing season whether or not you provided enough care for your newly transplanted hosta.
The Spruce/Debbie Wolfe
The Spruce/Debbie Wolfe
The Spruce/Debbie Wolfe
The Spruce/Debbie Wolfe
