Re: Perennial garden reonovation?

Beth-

I am notorious for moving plants year round - 2 weeks ago I moved 8 or so 
plants because they were growing to big for their homes---all but one appears 
to be fairing fine.  I'm usually in favor of moving when ever the time suits 
you as long as you have the time to check your newly transplanted plants 
regularily. My concern for Sharon and moving some of the garden plants right 
now is that they have just experienced a really tough stressful summer - heat 
and no rain (to speak of)....wouldn't moving them now cause more undo stress? 
 My thoughts are that the plants may enjoy the restful "easy" fall time to 
settle in.

Since this is a newrly planted garden the roots of these perennials probably 
haven't spread the entire course of the bed---couldn't a soil amendment be 
done with plants in place as long as one is extremely careful (i.e. use small 
tools around existing plants) ?  I try to amend each hole in which I am 
planting a new plant and/or top dress existing plants with compost in the 
spring and to plants that appear to need a boost.  I know this method doesn't 
give immediately relief/enjoyment to the root system but it will steep like a 
tea when watered.

Sharon - I hope whatever you decide works out well for you and your garden 
plants :o)

Good luck and happy gardening 

Kemberly McLain
Katy, Texas  Zone 9

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