There may be various reasons for wanting to transplant your reeds to another location. Below we will tell you what to pay attention to when transplanting and how best to proceed.
How can I transplant reeds and what do I have to pay attention to?
To transplant reeds successfully, you should move them in the spring after pruning. Dig around the reeds, lift them together with their rhizomes and transport them to the new location. Place a root barrier and ensure sufficient water supply.
Transplanting reeds – is that a good idea?
Reeds are robust and grow quickly and densely. However, this has both advantages and disadvantages. When it comes to transplanting, the advantage is that reeds usually survive removals 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, especially with larger plants, you should think carefully about whether it is really necessary to transplant the reed. because you 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 stalks or fronds, making it easier to transport and giving the reeds plenty of time to adjust to their new location before winter.
Transplanting reeds: This is how you proceed
- As already mentioned, the dried leaves and fronds must first be cut back. This only happens in spring! If you want to move your reeds at a different time of year, you will have to transplant the plant including the leaves.
- Then we start the physically demanding work: draw a large radius around the reeds with a pickaxe and then start digging with a shovel.
- Don't worry if you hurt the roots, the reeds won't mind.
- 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 reeds and their rhizomes out of the ground and transport them - preferably using a wheelbarrow (€2.30 on Amazon) - to their new location. Wear gloves when lifting and planting to protect yourself from the sharp-edged leaves.
- Place a root barrier before replanting the reeds!
- Make sure you have enough water, especially in the first few weeks after planting.
Tip
If you want to save time and labor, rent a small excavator!
