Q.Saving Foundation Plants
Demolishing our current home and building new on same site. Have a few bushes & perennial flowers I’d like to move to a temporary bed in order to replant near new house in spring. Is it worth it? Any recommendations on preparing a temporary bed for them?
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
That is going to be a a lot of stress to dig them up twice. There is no harm in trying, but just be aware that you may lose them. Especially if they are mature. The perennials can be moved during dormancy with no issue. Now would be the best time to transplant the shrubs if you are going to do that.
These articles will give you more insight on requirements for transplanting successfully:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/best-times-for-transplanting.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/transplanting-trees.htm
