Things You'll Need:
- Trowel
- Containers
- Cultivator
- Water
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Step 1
Choose the appropriate time of year. Any transplanting should wait until after the last frost of the year and, ideally, should be done on a warm, cloudy day. Summer and early fall are also good times for transplanting.
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Step 2
Decide where you'd like to put your transplants. If you're moving from one container to another, choose a new container that has room for growth, but will not engulf the transplanted flowers. In the garden, choose a spot that is ideal for your flowers and make sure it will give them room to grow.
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Step 3
Prepare the area that you'll be transplanting the flowers to. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the plant's root ball, while leaving the stem of the plant above the level of the surrounding soil. Ensure that there are no large dirt clods or other debris in the hole and that the dirt is broken up and soft.
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Step 4
Dig up the flowers to be transplanted. Dig far enough out from the stem of the plant so that you can get the entire root ball. Gently lift the plant from the soil and move it to its new container or garden spot.
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Step 5
Place the flowers in the new spot and fill in around the root ball with soil. Place enough soil around the plant to completely cover the roots, but don't cover the stem of the plant.
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Step 6
Water thoroughly. Many plants will require frequent watering, at least every other day, until the new growth appears. Water once per week after the plants have established themselves.
