How to Transplant Ornamental Grass Plants
Ornamental grasses are tolerant to drought conditions and require little care while growing. Transplant and divide the grasses in early spring as the growth is just beginning. Cut back all previous season growth that remains after the winter dormant season, as this will make moving the plant easier. Verify the height and spread of the ornamental grass being transplanted to make sure it is compatible with the new growing location. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Dig around the ornamental grass clump, making sure to include the entire root-ball when digging the plant. Remove the plant from the ground.
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Divide the grass clump if additional plants are desired, the clump is dying out in the center or the clump is too large for the new location. Cut through the grass clump and root-ball with a sharp axe or shovel; include grass and root sections in each division. Clumps that have died off in the center should be divided to only include the live grass sections and accompanying roots. Discard the dead centers.
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Dig a hole in the new planting location that is the same depth as the grass was growing in the previous location. Place the grass in the hole and gently pack soil in place.
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Water the transplanted grass immediately after transplanting. Continue to water regularly for the first two weeks to stimulate root growth.
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Tips & Warnings
Place freshly dug grass sections in the shade until ready to be transplanted into the new location. Plant the grass as soon as possible after digging to prevent the root-ball from drying.
Do not transplant ornamental grasses after mid summer as root growth slows down and the grass will not grow well.
Wear gloves when working with ornamental grasses because the grass blades have sharp edges and can cut through skin.
Ornamental grass does not require fertilizing.
References
- Photo Credit ornamental grass image by Alison Bowden from Fotolia.com
