This past Spring I planted a tree Pink Diamond next to our stone in the cemetary. It has bloomed beautifully. My problem is that the monument I had put in needs to be lifted and a base put in. The entire area has been planted with rugosa roses, a small dogwood, a very low rose ground cover, a geranium border. All may have to be moved to accommodate the movement of workers as they lift a 6ft stone in order to place the base. How can I dig up the hydrangea without losing the blooms or killing it? Will it harm the roots to the point that I may not get blooms next year? How can I perserve it until the work is done and I can put it back? I hope to do the digging myself because I don't trust the workers to do it with care. Should I put it in a container or can I place it on a tarp and keep wet. I would prefer the work done right away since I go back to work in a week. Or am I foolish to do it now?