Re: favorite shade plants

Hello Marge,
    I have been moving the Hakone grasses up to the next size just as they
are coming into active growth in the spring. Thought that would be the best
time. Same timing when I mess with any other grass. I discussed this with a
landscaper who uses Hakone grasses quite a bit and she tells me they have
weak root systems compared to other grasses.
    Perhaps I have simply not been holding my mouth in the proper position
when transplanting.
    Gene E. Bush
Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, llc
www.munchkinnursery.com
genebush@munchkinnursery.com
Zone 6/5  Southern Indiana

----- Original Message -----
From: "Marge Talt" <mtalt@hort.net>
> Gene, I find this interesting and wonder why....I have only ever
> transplanted while the plants were in growth and mine have not (knock
> on wood) seemed to mind this.  In fact, when I moved my old clump
> this spring, I was chastising myself for leaving the job until it had
> started growth - thinking I should have done it earlier...now, I
> wonder if I was lucky to have waited that long.
>
> So, I am curious - were you transplanting in full growth, dormancy,
> just starting growth...when?  Am wondering if when makes a
> difference?
> Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland

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