Re: Who's planting?

On 2008-02-04, MAC <macnews@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> I'm about to transplant a few crape myrtles from my shady yard to
> a place that gets more sun. I've heard this is one of the best
> times to transplant, or to put in new plantings. Then again, there's
> the drought to consider. Anyone else planting, or are you waiting
> to see what happens this summer?
>
> MAC

Crepe Myrtles are pretty hardy.  I would do it now.  I would
prune them pretty drastically to minimize water loss.  If it got
really dry, plan to hand water, but remember to water deep not
shallow.  

Get as large a root ball as you can.  I bought a narrow long
bladed long handle shovel so I could go as deep as possible when
I transplanted some.  All lived.  Now is a really good time with
the recent rain making digging easier.

good luck.

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