Can I dig up a plant and move it?
Small and young plants (up to five years) usually move with no problem at all, but well-established older plants might not recover from the shock of being transplanted, so it can be a bit of a risk. Ideally you need to plan for the move a year in advance. Many plants do not like change, especially extreme change. You may think they won’t notice, but trust us, they will! The key to relocating a plant in your home is to do so incrementally.Your garden plants can be moved in the spring or autumn when the plants are dormant, just finished flowering or have only a little new growth. Moving plants when they are blooming can put the plant under a lot of stress, and its chances of thriving are greatly minimised.Plants that don’t like to be moved include small leafy greens, root crops, beans, and some peas. Let’s look more closely now at some categories of plants I recommend sowing directly in the garden where they will grow.
How long does it take for a plant to recover from transplant shock?
In most cases, mild transplant shock lasts about one to two weeks. For larger plants, trees, or those that suffered more severe root damage, recovery can take several weeks to a few months. For larger plants, trees, or those that suffered more severe root damage, recovery can take several weeks to a few months. Woody plants and trees generally recover more slowly than small annuals or perennials.