There can be various reasons for wanting to transplant your reeds to another location. In the following, we will tell you what to look out for when transplanting and how best to proceed.

Digging up reeds can be very tiring

Transplanting reeds - is that a good idea?

Reed is robust and grows quickly and densely. However, this has both advantages and disadvantages. With regard to transplanting, it has the advantage that reeds usually survive moves without any problems and grow back quickly. However, it has the disadvantage that the stubborn, widely branched root system is extremely difficult to move.
Therefore, you should think carefully about whether it is really necessary to transplant the reeds, especially with larger plants, because you will have a lot of work to do.

When is the best time to transplant?

Reeds are best moved to a new location in the spring after pruning. At this point it has no stems or fronds, making it easier for you to transport it and giving the reeds ample time to acclimate to their new location before winter.

Transplant reeds: How to proceed

  • As already mentioned, the dried leaves and fronds must first be cut back. This only happens in spring! If you want to transplant your reeds at a different time of year, you must transplant the plant and its leaves.
  • Then it's down to the physically demanding work: use a pickaxe to draw a wide radius around the reeds, then start digging with a shovel.
  • Don't worry if you hurt the roots, the reeds don't take it very badly.
  • Dig as deep as you can without damaging roots higher up.
  • Always work from the outside in and dig evenly around the reeds.
  • Then lift the reed and rhizomes out of the ground and transport it to its new location - preferably using a wheelbarrow. Wear gloves when lifting and planting to protect yourself from the sharp-edged leaves.
  • Set a root barrier before replanting the reeds!
  • Pay attention to an adequate water supply, especially in the first few weeks after planting.

tips

If you want to save time and work, borrow a small excavator!

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