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Post by Sweetleaf on Jan 14, 2009 22:22:18 GMT 1
I recently moved to a flat, as a temporary thing till I can find somewhere with a garden, and I would like to rescue my plants and put them into pots as where they are no-one will care for them, Having never moved a garden, I have no clue as to whether digging them up is a good plan or not. off the top of my head, there are Camellia`s Hellebore`s, Azaleas, Lavenders, Sedums, a Rosemary or two and a few dozen others! Is this a terrible time of year to move them? I have a wealth of pots to put them in, and a variety of composts...  |
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Post by maggyd on Jan 14, 2009 22:34:48 GMT 1
I think it would be an ideal time to move them into pots sweety but the Camellia and azalia I would make sure you have a good rootball on them! remember the camelia will have as much under the soil as on top you are going to need large pots! the hellibore will take if moved but might not flower this season. I would move the lot and take the risk even black poly bags if you run out of pots! I wish I lived near Id come and give a hand.  |
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Post by Biggles on Jan 14, 2009 22:42:02 GMT 1
Sweetleaf--Nothing ventured--nothing gained ;D
If I was in your position wondering about saving my plants I would put them in the containers on a Frost-free day-and with Frost-free compost to start with but dont overwater them. They should be alright because they are dormant at this time of year so shouldn't come to any harm even if it is frosty/snowy weather.
If you have a sheltered spot -even crammed together -all the better.
Good luck with them but do let us know how they survive--
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jan 15, 2009 11:14:26 GMT 1
If they are in plastic bin bags and you are concerned if the weather does go very cold, you could wrap some bubble wrap around the bag for a bit more insulation.
I agree with Maggy about the rootball, years ago my Mom moved a magnolia against everyone's advice and warnings, she replanted it at her new house and after the first few months of settling down, it did very well.
You could also try cuttings as a back-up although you may have too limited a space to do this at the moment.
Anything is worth trying to move if they are going to neglected without you.
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Post by debbiem on Jan 15, 2009 12:58:49 GMT 1
I go power crazy this time of year and take full adavantage of the plants being dormant and move whatever to wherever - I don't think I've lost any to date(touchwoodsmiley). I've got one Hellebore that's been in the garden, a hanging basket, in another part of the garden, a pot several times and right now it's blooming its head off(in a pot). Ditto all the above - I would take the lot Sweetleaf, it's the best time of year for it and the added bonus is that a lot of plants, mine anyway, seem to breathe a sigh of relief having a spell in a pot with some nice potting compost, it's like going to a spa for them.  My rosemary doesn't seem to mind being moved around, or my sedum(ice plant). Take them all, rather that than have them neglected to fend for themselves.  |
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Post by Sweetleaf on Jan 16, 2009 0:21:35 GMT 1
Ill do most of it on Sunday then Its my one day off this month, so its then or never, regardless of weather!  |
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Post by alicat on Jan 16, 2009 0:39:17 GMT 1
Like everyone else has said nothing ventured nothing gained. Hope the weather stays warm for you and the plants as it will be easier all round. - I'd also take cuttings too if you can spare a window sill. BTW. I took cuttings of a sedum last year, put it outside for a drink of rain then forgot about it.  Found it at the weekend when I was tidying up and it has babies just pushing there heads up out of the soil.  - It's amazing what some plants can cope with. Good luck and hope you enjoy your well earned day off. |
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Post by Sweetleaf on Jan 19, 2009 8:46:05 GMT 1
Thanks dears, my day off was very nice, theres a few (dozen) pots more to fill though! I really did pack that garden to the gunnels!  Ps.The wind did a lot of damage to some of my plants, how did everyone else get on? |
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Post by Biggles on Jan 19, 2009 20:28:09 GMT 1
So pleased to hear you have managed to get some of your plants--re-planted in Containers--You will be aching and tired with all that bending and shifting of Pots!
Let us know how you get on with them--Bigs
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Post by maggyd on Jan 19, 2009 22:30:23 GMT 1
Yes like Biggs has said Sweety please be carefull of your back!! you dont want that coming back with a vengence!! I wouldnt try to get them all unless you can get help from your family its not worth it! they can be replaced your back cant!! take care. Maggsx
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Post by karenwl on Jan 19, 2009 23:51:54 GMT 1
Glad you managed to get a lot potted up sl, they should be ok if not im sure lots of us will have plants that you have we can take cuttings o for you.
I know how you feel i dont want to leave my garden and if i do go i will be doing the same as you taking what i can.
Hope they will be ok but im sure they will
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Post by Sweetleaf on Jan 24, 2009 21:45:47 GMT 1
Today I brought home an Azalea, a Rhododendron, also some heathers and a Yucca, hopefully there will be another chance in the next week to bring more...... |
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Post by Sleepy on Jan 24, 2009 21:46:48 GMT 1
Today I brought home an Azalea, a Rhododendron, also some heathers and a Yucca, hopefully there will be another chance in the next week to bring more...... Where are they going??? |
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Post by Sweetleaf on Jan 24, 2009 21:49:21 GMT 1
In the entrance way next to the porch They are in pots.... |
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Post by Sleepy on Jan 24, 2009 21:50:21 GMT 1
In the entrance way next to the porch As long as it's not in your kitchen ;D |
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Post by maggyd on Jan 24, 2009 21:50:58 GMT 1
Have you got a garden at the flat Swty?
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Post by Sweetleaf on Jan 24, 2009 21:55:45 GMT 1
Its not strictly what you would call a garden, more of a bit of grass next to a path, "maintained" by the council. I have to keep my pots off the grass, so they are crowded around the porch. Its not enough but it will do for now.
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Post by Sweetleaf on Jan 24, 2009 22:38:17 GMT 1
In the entrance way next to the porch As long as it's not in your kitchen ;D Im not insane, Sleepy, just mad keen to reclaim at least part of my garden. ;D I wonder if my 6ft standard currant would survive indoors.....  |
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Post by Sleepy on Jan 24, 2009 22:40:09 GMT 1
As long as it's not in your kitchen ;D Im not insane, Sleepy, just mad keen to reclaim at least part of my garden. ;D I wonder if my 6ft standard currant would survive indoors..... You could stand it in your bath  |
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Post by Sweetleaf on Jan 24, 2009 22:42:22 GMT 1
Cant, the Cranberry is earmarked for that location |
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