Perennial plants such as peonies are easy to grow.If you want to divide your peonies up and plant them in a different spot, make sure that spot has plenty of sunlight and well-draining soil.Each section of the peonies should have at least 3 buds and some healthy roots to promote regrowth.The peonies won't be able to create beautiful blooms in the spring if you place the buds deeper than 2 in.
Step 1: The peonies can be replanted in the fall.
It is safer to move the plant to another spot when it is not active.When peonies are beginning to bloom, do not transplant them in the spring.It's a good time to transplant peonies in August and November.
Step 2: To prepare the plant for new blooms, trim away foliage.
The leaves on the peony will turn brown in the fall.Use a pair of garden shears to cut the stems from the root ball.If the root ball has buds or eyes on it, you don't need to keep any stems.Don't cut the foliage if you replant peonies in the spring.
Step 3: To avoid damaging the roots, dig 6–12 in from the peonies.
You could cut into the roots of the plant if you dig too close.Make sure the roots are safe by digging a circle around the plant that is at least 6 in (15 cm) away from the base.
Step 4: The root ball can be loosened with a shovel or spade.
Carefully loosen the soil by digging a circle around the peonies.Lift the root ball from the ground with the help of the loosened soil.If you have to pull on the root ball to get it out of the soil, the roots are not loose enough to be safely removed.
Step 5: Remove excess soil from the roots.
Extra soil can fall off easily if the plant is Shaken gently.You can wash the soil off of the roots with a hose or watering can.You can replant the plant if you Rinsing it.
Step 6: Use a sharp knife to cut the plant.
If you separate the plant into sections, each section will have buds, eyes, and a healthy portion of the root system.To cut the plant into sections, use the knife.The buds look like small eyes on the root ball.If your peony plant only has a few buds, you don't need to divide it.To prevent the plant from getting sick, use a knife.
Step 7: You can dig the hole in a spot with well-draining soil.
Peonies need at least 6 hours of sunlight a day.Pick a spot in your yard that gets a lot of light, and dig a hole at least 10 in (25 cm) deep.If you want to make the soil better for the peonies, you can mix in some compost or other organic matter.For a healthy soil mix, mix 1 part organic matter with 2 part regular soil.If you are moving more than one peony, make sure you put them out at least 3 ft apart from each other.
Step 8: Place the root so that no more than 2 cm of soil covers the buds.
Look for the pink eyes or buds as you set the root into the soil.The plant won't be able to bloom if it's buried deeper than 2 in.If you notice the buds are too deep when you place the root ball in the soil, you should add more soil to the bottom of the hole.It is better for the root ball to be placed high in the ground.
Step 9: Press the hole gently with the soil.
Once the root ball is placed in the hole at the right height, fill it with the rich soil.If you want the soil to be even on the ground, Pat it down gently so that the roots are covered.You can use a shovel to fill in the hole or use your hands to move the soil around the root ball.
Step 10: After the plant has been replanted, water it.
After peonies are in their new homes, water the roots thoroughly.They will be able to thrive on the water that comes from rain showers after that.If you don't get much rain, water the peonies once a week until the ground starts to freeze.
Step 11: There is a layer of mulch that can be added in late November.
To keep the soil and roots healthy, spread mulch on the peonies' soil.The plant can bloom if the mulch is removed in the early spring.The plant is going to be damaged if the soil and roots are constantly frozen and thaw again.