Thread: I have to move my roses.....again :(

Thanks Ianna. I did put some dirt around the bottom of the roses and then some bark. I also put a little bark around the lavender. The only plant I pruned was the Cecile Brunner, so that I could move it. Those canes were 8' long the first summer :) So you prune the lavender back in the late spring? My last frost is usually end of May/first of June. Frost here is so much later than everyone else in the area, I'm never sure when to...

Yes I do out of necessity. The lavender branches actually serve as mulch and protects the very center of the plant. I once did prune too deeply before the last frost date and lost those plants. That's how I arrived to the realization about the branches. As for my butterfly bushes (as well as other plants including roses)I take a cue on when to do prunings when I see the new buds forming and then I check the weather channel to see the...

Tell them "Please don't trample the roses!" Why is it that most workmen ignore plantings and anything else that is in their way? Or not really in their way? Sometimes there's no need to step right on a bush or flower that is obvious, or throw down lumber.

Workers are notorious for ruining gardens, so you're smart in moving everything. My guess would be to put them in the garage or basement for the winter? BUT - I am not anywhere close to your zone, so hopefully someone can let you know exactly what to do. Good luck - I know it's frustrating but at least you'll have efficient windows! :)

Lavender Lass another option may be to put those little wire fences around your important plants if that leaves them enough room to work. If not I'd put them all in big containers with bubble wrap and keep them in the garage if you have one.( I wouldn't dig them up unless I HAD to! congrats on the new windows though!)

IMO - a contractor who gives a hoot about his reputation and customer base will do his best not to damage your property during installation. And they should be liable for any damage that IS done. I would definitely talk to your installer and voice your concerns!

When I need to move things quickly, I just dig 'em up and put them in trash bags or plastic bags - two should do the trick. Do you have a place in the basement, or a room you can close the door on for a few days until you can put them back? That should work fine. If you are worried about heat, just close off the vent in that room to keep it cooled down.

If it were me I would just protect them. You could put a large pot, bucket, box, basket, or barrel (anything really) on top. Put a rock on top of that so it doesnt get tipped over. I don't know if you have bales of hay, but you could certainly stack those around them to create a sort of 'igloo'. I think covering them is much easier than digging them up! Better for the roses too I would imagine. Bet your windows will look very...