So you’ve got a new house and a big empty backyard. Or maybe you’re just getting tired of looking at the same old plants in your garden. Either way, it’s time to bring on some new life. But how do you transplant plants? Well, as long as your new location is similar to the one where your plant was growing before, transplanting should be easy enough.
Moving is all about preparation.
Moving is all about preparation. If you’re moving plants from one location to another, there are a few things you’ll need to do before transplanting them into their new home.
Prepare the plant for transplanting
First, make sure that your plant is healthy and ready for transplantation. If it’s not in good shape, don’t move it! Your best bet is probably finding another place for it–either another part of your yard or somewhere else entirely (like a friend’s house). Plants with weak growth will likely not survive being moved once they’re already established in their current location. Next check out our article on how to care for houseplants throughout winter so they’ll be ready when spring rolls around again!
Prepare the soil
Next up: prepare the soil where you plan on planting them after moving day arrives! This step should involve adding some fertilizer; we recommend using an organic fertilizer like Dr Earth Organic All Purpose Plant Food because it contains ingredients such as kelp meal which helps promote healthy root growth while also providing nutrients such as nitrogen phosphorus potassium magnesium sulfur calcium copper zinc manganese boron etcetera ad infinitum amirite?
Preparing to transplant plants
Transplanting is a great way to grow plants in the garden. It’s also a good way to move plants to a new location, such as when you’re adding new beds or transplanting shrubs.
Prepare the new garden bed by removing any weeds and compacted soil, then add compost or manure to improve drainage and fertility. If you’re moving your plants from containers, make sure they have enough water before transplanting them into the ground; otherwise, they may die.
Transporting plants
When you are transporting plants, it is important to make sure that the roots are not exposed. If they are, the plant may suffer from shock and die. A good way to protect them is by placing them in a plastic bag before putting them into their new container. The container should have holes for drainage so that excess water can drain out easily, but don’t worry if there isn’t enough space for all of your plants’ roots–you can always transplant again once you arrive at your destination!
You’ll also need potting soil (or compost) that will provide good drainage while keeping moisture levels high enough so that they won’t dry out too quickly after being transplanted.
Plant care after transplanting
- Water plants thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch, but don’t overwater.
- Care for the soil by adding compost or fertilizer according to package directions (approximately once per month).
- Weed control: Use mulch under your transplants and keep weeds from growing up around them by hand weeding or spraying with an herbicide containing glyphosate at least 2 weeks before transplanting; otherwise, use a nonselective herbicide such as Roundup after planting if you wish to kill existing vegetation in an area where you plan on growing new plants next year but don’t want any sprouting now!
Transplanting with care takes time, but it’s worth it when your garden blooms.
You may think that transplanting is something you should only do when you’re ready to start a new garden, but it can also be a great way to get your existing garden off to a good start. Transplanting isn’t as difficult as most people think–with proper care and preparation, even the most novice gardener can easily handle this task.
Here are some tips for successfully transplanting plants:
- Choose the right time of year for your particular plant type. Some plants need cooler weather before they’ll thrive in their new home; others are better suited for warmer temperatures than their original environment provides them with (for example, tomatoes). Make sure that you choose the right season for planting each type of plant!
The most important thing to remember when transplanting is patience. It takes time for your plants to adjust, so try not to rush things or stress out over small setbacks. Take care of yourself and the plants, and everything will turn out fine!
