One of the most popular ornamental plants in the garden - the host - is able to become an ornament of any site. Shade-loving plant does not require special labor costs, but invariably pleases with the beauty of not only its spectacular leaves of different colors, but also of magnificent flowering. Not surprisingly, gardeners have a desire to decorate the host more and more corners of the infield. However, if the growth of the bush occurs for the first time, there may be a problem with how to transplant the host in the fall.
Can I transplant the host in the fall?
Despite the fact that experts recommend transplanting hosts in early spring, when shoots only appeared, autumn time can also be used for this procedure if a need arises. True, such manipulations can be carried out only with young bushes, whose growth does not exceed four to five years. Hosta in a more mature age is not always able to survive the "redeployment" and perishes.
When to transplant the host?
The best time to move an ornamental plant to a new place is the first autumn month. This definition of time, when it is possible to divide and transplant the host, is explained by the necessity of rooting on a new site. If this shade loving beauty is transplanted later, she may not survive and badly endure the winter.
Where should I change the host in the fall?
Before digging a bush, determine the place of transplantation. Host fit areas are shady. The penumbra is approaching, where the sun does not happen in the afternoon. Otherwise, the leaves of this plant will lose their decorative qualities and become pale or simply dry. By the way, the problem can be solved if you choose a place for the hosts near the bush (whether berry or decorative ), which will pritenyat it.
Being undemanding to the soil, the host acquires gorgeous foliage on loose and fertile soils.
How correctly to transplant to a host in the autumn?
In September, while the weather is stable, the site for transplantation should be prepared. The earth is dug to the full depth of the spade bayonet, make a hole, on the bottom of which fertilizers are placed. It can be organic (humus) or mineral substances, for example, 15 g of superphosphate, 10 g of ammonium nitrate and 12-15 g of potassium sulfate. It is recommended to move the fertilizer with a small amount of fertile soil.
If you plan to plant a few seedlings, then the minimum distance between the holes should reach 20 cm.
The bush itself is carefully excavated from the soil. First, we recommend to dig up the ground around, and only to get to the roots. After the roots are extracted, they should be shaken off the ground, thus cleansing from the old earth.
If there is a desire to divide the bush, thereby updating the host, then use a sharp knife. With his help, or just with your hands, divide the plant into several small seedlings. Do it carefully, so as not to damage the root system of the hosts.
The peculiarity of the transplantation of this garden plant in autumn is the necessity
Deepen the host in such a way that the root neck is located at the level of the earth's surface. Falling asleep with seedlings soil, do not forget to water the beds. Water is necessary for the host, otherwise it just does not get accustomed.
If there is a desire, cover the plant with sawdust, peat, dry ground or dry ground.