When Giant Hosta Foliage Is Full And Transplant Is Requested, Can You Cut The Leaves Off To Make Transplant More Manageable? Don’t

Question

want to kill the plant. Thank you very much for your answer.

Answer 1

I don't recommend cutting off the leaves, but you will likely break some during the dig. You can cut off the broken leaves. The leaves are needed for the plant to make food.

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