[karatek5kenyon]

Hi when can I dig up my hedge and replant it thanks, mark.

[tickle]

Mark, what kind of hedge do you have ? Some can't be replanted.

Tick

[kp2171]

Can depend on where you live and what zone you are in and what you have... but moving a hedge in april/may is often a safe bet generally speaking...

Threat of frost/freezing is over... the ground is more workable... you can mend the soil easier if needed... etc...

[karatek5kenyon]

mark, what kind of hedge do you have ? Some can't be replanted.

tick

Hi I don't know just the normal hedge you see in gardens devieding you from next door.

[tickle]

There are a few different species of hedges karate used to divide properties. The most popular is cedar. Cedar can be dug up quite easily, very shallow root ball and can be moved without any problem, any time during the summer I have found.

If you are not sure, take a sprig to a garden center to identify and advice. They don't charge for advice on gardening.

Tick

[kp2171]

Its great advive from tickle... to take a sprig to a good local nursery... not a big box hardware store... to have it checked.

If its going to be moved no matter what, live or die, there's a few things you can do to help ensure the best chance possible.

Moving in the spring is often best because temps are moderate and soil is often retaining water from meltoff and/or spring showers. If the plant is thriving where it is, its probably getting the right amount of sun and natural water... moving to a similar location is the best plan. If you move something to a location that gets a lot less sun, for ex, you might see a failure to thrive. Same with watering... too dry or too wet, compared to where its thrived, will stress it.

You don't say how old it is or how big it is. Trimming back big plants can help in a few ways. It makes a big plant, uh, less big... meaning smaller... meaning lighter or less bulky. Cutting it back some also reduces the demand on nutrients up top, and can help the plant channel energy to expanding the root system. I wouldn't cut back much more than a third off... you may not need to cut back, but I would for the mentioned reasons, if I have no other directions specific to my plant and if it's a bigger plant.

Also, you want to take as much of the root system as possible. This often means digging wider and much deeper than you might care to do. Keeping as much of the root system in place and still in its soil (dont shake off the soil) again will help give the best chance for a successful transplant. This might mean a much bigger move than you first expect.

And prep the hole its going into well. Dig bigger and deeper. Mend the soil if needed with compost or peat mixed in with the soil. Watering the open hole before the plant goes in can be good. Watering after is usually important... with a slow trickle good for deep watering.

k. just some more things to keep in mind if you get no more info about your specific hedge. I've done all the above and had good success. I've also done all the above and had a mature, established, thriving plant not make it one year in its new spot. It happens.