When you’re a gardener, it’s difficult to relocate, even if you are happy with the sale of your home and the adventures that lie ahead.
I’ve moved often. I’ve moved five times in the past 25 years. And since I love my plants, I have found ways to bring my favorites along with me to my next home.
These are some of my favorite plants, all ones that I have moved from previous homes.
Sometimes, I’ve uprooted the entire plant.
Sometimes, I’ve divided the plant and taken only part.
And sometimes, I’ve snipped a few stems and rooted them to begin a new life with me elsewhere.
You can use any of these methods to carry off parts of your present landscaping. But it's important that you not swoop in at the last moment, like the day before closing on the sale of your home, and cannibalize your landscape. Having plants in pots and assorted other containers is one way to let your buyers know that they do not convey with the property.
The 5-foot tall hydrangea in the center of the photo above is about five years old. It hasn't burst into bloom yet this year, but soon it will be covered with fluffy, pink pom poms, the rock star of my Pink Garden. I rooted it from a stem taken from its parent shrub.
I grew the 3 x 3-foot spirea on the left in that picture from a division taken from my former home, and I grew the rose bush on the right from a cutting taken from its parent that I left behind.
I grew the 3 x 3-foot spirea on the left in that picture from a division taken from my former home, and I grew the rose bush on the right from a cutting taken from its parent that I left behind.
You can find instructions for propagating different kinds of plants at this site. My advice is to start with six or more, to be sure that at least one survives and thrives.
Besides these plants pictured, I've transplanted others -- Hostas, Begonias, Siberian Iris, Clematis, Canna Lilies, Artemesia, Viburnum, Vinca, Liriope, Pacysandra, Asiatic Lilies, herbs, and others. It's fun, and you can do it, too!
Besides these plants pictured, I've transplanted others -- Hostas, Begonias, Siberian Iris, Clematis, Canna Lilies, Artemesia, Viburnum, Vinca, Liriope, Pacysandra, Asiatic Lilies, herbs, and others. It's fun, and you can do it, too!
Mondara is also called Bee Balm because the bees love it. You can take divisions of any Mondara you are growing. They will be very forgiving of being transplanted at your new home. |
This lovely plant is part of my herb garden. It's Sorrel, a sour-flavored herb that makes an interesting soup. But mostly, I grow it for the look of its leaves. I divide the plant in half every time I move. |
Chives form the border of my herb bed. It's easy to bring small clumps with you when you move, and they root quickly. You'll always have a fresh green garnish ready! |
Thyme spreads like crazy. I like it as a groundcover in my herb garden. Your home's new owners will never miss some divisions. |
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