The wisteria is very attractive and quite popular, but not every gardener wants to have it in their garden. There are a variety of reasons for this. If you would like to dig up your wisteria, this is not that easy.
How do you dig up and transplant or dispose of a wisteria?
To successfully dig up a wisteria, cut back all shoots by two thirds and use sturdy tools such as a spade, secateurs, saw and hoe. Carefully dig up the root ball without damaging the roots too much, and plant or dispose of the wisteria according to your plan.
Where to put the dug up wisteria?
It all depends on what you want to achieve by digging. You can replant the dug up wisteria in any other location, give it away or even dispose of it if you no longer want wisteria in your garden in the future.
What is the best way to get the wisteria out of the ground?
Since the wisteria is a very strong and large plant with very strong roots, you definitely need good and stable tools. In addition to sharp secateurs (€14.00 on Amazon) and a spade, you should also have a saw and a hoe ready. Your next steps depend on whether you just want to transplant the wisteria or remove it from your garden completely.
If the wisteria is to be transplanted, cut back all shoots by around two thirds. This makes your work easier and makes it easier for the wisteria to grow. Then dig up the root ball. Try to damage the roots as little as possible. You will hardly be able to leave them completely intact, but the wisteria is very robust and will certainly sprout again.
If you want to remove the wisteria, then cut all the shoots as short as possible. If you have an older wisteria, you will probably have to use a saw because the shoots can become about as thick as an arm. Then expose the root ball and dig or chop it out of the ground. This is hard physical work, but necessary.
The most important things in brief:
- use stable and good tools
- Protect skin from contact with the plant (wear long clothing and gloves)
- Pruning makes digging easier
- If necessary, replant in another location
- If the plant is no longer desired, then dispose of it safely
Tip
If you want to transplant your wisteria, make sure that you damage the roots as little as possible.
