How Do You Dig Up Peony Plants To Move?
Peony plants are herbaceous perennials that produce large blooms and grow to two to three feet tall. It is best to move or divide the plants in autumn after Labor Day. Make sure the ground is moist, but not wet, before digging up the plants. Move the plants to an area that provides full sun and has a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0. Peony plants live for long periods and do not need to be divided or moved on a regular basis. Cut back the plant stems with a hand pruner to one to two inches above the ground. Cut into the ground around the plant with a sharp-edged shovel, making sure to be six inches out from the stems. Cut several more times around the plant, going deeper and angled inward with each pass. Pry up the plant with a shovel and lift it out of the hole. Turn the plant onto the stem portion with the roots facing you. Shake as much dirt off the root mass as possible, using the shovel handle or a stick, and be careful not to break the roots. Dig a hole that is large enough for the root mas
