Q: they say it is a good time in the fall to move perrenials to different locations in the yard but if the plants are large should you cut them back first before moving? I usually move things in the spring when they are small but in the fall is when I have more of a clue where I would like them to go according to size etc. Posted by Louise
A: Hello Louise,
Yes, fall is really the best time to transplant anything. The days are cool and the ground is still warm placing less stress on the plant so the roots can become acclimated to their new location. If these are perennials that will shortly die back naturally it doesn't really matter if you cut back the foliage or not. You may want to do so for aesthetic reasons but leaving the foliage on allows the plants to continue to gather energy. If the perennials are evergreen, trimming some of the foliage will compensate for the inevitable loss of root mass but I would only take about a third. Whatever the case try to remove as large a root system from the ground as possible when transplanting. While you have them out of the ground it is also the best time to consider dividing any perennials for 'compound interest'.
Hi Joe
I was wondering if you could help point me in the right direction.
I am looking for information on the sales trend for perennials by variet for 2008 in the North East. Any suggestions on how I can get these type of statistics? Any help would be great!
Thanks, Kristine
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