Transplanting Lilac's?

I am moving in May and I want to take some of my Lilac bushes with me. I live in PA and I want to transplant some of them and I don%26#039;t know when. Thank you

Transplanting Lilac%26#039;s?
You can dig the plants up as soon as the ground is soft enough to dig (as long as it is not too muddy). Use a very sharp blade on your shovel or spade to cut the roots and not tare them. Make sure that you get enough dirt. Do not allow the roots to be out in direct sunlight. Pack the soil tightly in burlap or transfer to large container, keeping the soil as solid as possible.


Water well and do not allow to dry.


At the new location dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Back fill with topsoil mixed with old manure. Keep the plant at the same level as before (not too deep or too shallow). Mulch and water as needed.


For best results, make sure they are in the ground before the end of May.
Reply:They will transplant very well if you follow Richard%26#039;s instructions.





Depnding on the size of the bush you are transplanting (runners or full bush) you could dig up the runners as early as you can get your shovel in the dirt and plant them in a pot so that come May you know for sure whether or not you got enough of the root structure. With the biggers plants, wait until as late as possible to lessen the risk.



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