skip to main content

Edible Landscape

root cutting question

21 years ago

I can't quite find the answer I want in the FAQ (probably due to my own inability to search properly!). Anyway, here is the deal:

My seaberry have produced quite a few new "plants" growing up several inches to a foot away the main plant. I would like to try to transplant these new offshoots to a new bed area. What is the process for separating these offshoots from the main root/plant? Will it be like a bare-root plant from a mail-order nursery, growing nicely with a bit TLC? Or, will it need special treatment?

Thanks in advance.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (2)

lkz5ia
21 years ago
I haven't directly dealt with seaberry , but I have moved other types with root sprouts coming up. The root sprouts tend not to have much of a root system, but will be fine if transplanted during dormant season and given care during the growing season. As far as Oklahoma is concerned, that probably includes watering during the season.
bigeasyjock
21 years ago
Ditto on no exper. with sea holly but with runners its best to take a shovel and cut straight down between the parent or completely circle around the runner to severe the roots between the parent and runner. Then leave the runner in the ground for a growing season before digging it up. This allows time for the runner to grow roots of its own. If cut now you should be able to move in the fall.
Mike
Related Professionals
Lexington Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Gaithersburg Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Springfield Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Lewiston Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Honolulu Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Valdosta Landscape Contractors · Belleville Landscape Contractors · Lansing Landscape Contractors · Sacramento Landscape Contractors · Rapid City Landscape Contractors · Middlesboro Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures · Georgetown Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures · Muskegon Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures · Los Angeles Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures · Bronx Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures

Related Stories

ARCHITECTURE Roots of Style: Do You Live in a Minimalist Traditional House?

By Steven Corley Randel, Architect

Cottages, bungalows, farmhouses ... whatever you call them, houses in this style share several characteristics. See how many your house has

TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE Roots of Style: Château Architecture Strides Through a Century

By Steven Corley Randel, Architect

Live like a lord with design details that recall French estates of old, even if they're scaled down and updated for today

ARCHITECTURE Roots of Style: Mission

By Steven Corley Randel, Architect

Spanish colonial missions inspired a style of architecture still popular in the United States

MODERN HOMES Houzz Tour: A Modern Home Rooted in Its Place

It's partially buried in the earth, but with a cantilevered roof and strong colors, this Ottawa home is anything but shy

FURNITURE Wood Furniture Has Root Cause

By Becky Harris

Sustainability is just the beginning with Robin Wade's lovingly made 'rustic modern' wood furnishings

KITCHEN DESIGN 9 Questions to Ask When Planning a Kitchen Pantry

By Susan Redman

Avoid blunders and get the storage space and layout you need by asking these questions before you begin

GARDENING GUIDES No-Regret Plants: 5 Questions Smart Shoppers Ask

By Jocelyn H. Chilvers

Quit wasting money and time at the garden center. This checklist will ensure that the plants you're eyeing will stick around in your yard

SELLING YOUR HOUSE 15 Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Real Estate Agent

By Laura Gaskill

Here’s what you should find out before selecting an agent to sell your home

FEEL-GOOD HOME The Question That Can Make You Love Your Home More

By Laura Gaskill

Change your relationship with your house for the better by focusing on the answer to something designers often ask

ORGANIZING Pre-Storage Checklist: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Store

By Laura Gaskill

Wait, stop. Do you really need to keep that item you’re about to put into storage?

Sponsored

EverHome Improvement & Design

Top Choice for Reliable Tile & Stone | Franklin County, Ohio