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Jul 20, 2021 6:36 AM CST
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Name: Nik
Europe (Zone 6b)
So I'm basically at the very beginning of starting a garden. Our new home didn't have any garden around it and it was all just grass. While we were rebuilding and restructuring our home and all around it, we got lucky and were able to get A LOT of perennials from a garden of someone who was going to replace it all. We did this before the spring while the plants were still mostly dormant.
However, we didn't have our terrain finished just yet, so I had to put them temporary somewhere else on our land. Turns out they are doing great!
But now I'm left wondering how to best transfer them to their final destination. Also, budget wise we need to be smart so I'm fine by splitting some plants so they will fill up in one or two years time rather than have a dense planting right from the start.

Should I be waiting till right before next spring again? can I do this sooner?


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I got lucky with how this turned out, as I didn't know what I was planting when I put them in the ground ;)
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Jul 20, 2021 11:41 AM CST
Name: Debbie
Manitoba, Canada (Zone 3a)
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Native Plants and Wildflowers Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Enjoys or suffers hot summers Daylilies Critters Allowed Annuals
@nik_a Welcome! You lucked out with some beautiful plants there! Love the 2 clumps of Helenium? flanking both ends. When you transplant will depend on your climate and zone, and where you are located. Fall is usually a good time but how late in the fall will depend on your location and when you get frost. So a bit more information and we can give you advice. I tip my hat to you.
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Jul 21, 2021 2:10 AM CST
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Name: Nik
Europe (Zone 6b)
Thanks!
I'm located in Europe, moderate climate. I think it's zone 6b (Hardiness zone?)

How bad is it for plants (long term) to re-locate them when they are still active?
My experience is that they seem to recover quite well after the initial 'shock', but not sure if I'm hurting them long term
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