Re: favorite shade plants

Well, Gene, that is perplexing then.  I would also think that the
optimum time to transplant....agree about that weak root system.  

Either you aren't holding your mouth right or you have neglected some
ritual dance that is required to encourage these guys to
live...possibly they don't like your selections of radio music or
need a burnt offering of some sort....

Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@hort.net
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> From: Gene Bush <genebush@otherside.com>
> 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

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