How Do You Transplant A Large Rose Bush?
Transplanting a large rose bush will take some preparation. The new location or planting hole must be prepared and ready before removing the large bush from the ground. The roots of the plant may dry out if left exposed for too long of a time period. Roses can be relocated in the early fall, but will do best if the transplanting takes place in early spring when all danger of frost or freezing has past. If the large bush is moved in late fall, the plant will have to be protected from freezing weather. Prune the large rose bush back to a height of 18 to 24 inches. Remove all dead growth limbs down to the base of the plant. Leave only living, green, branches on the rose bush. Use the heavy string and wind it around the pruned limbs. This will keep the rose bush branches out of your way during the transplanting. Tie a knot in the string to keep it from unraveling. Dig the new transplant hole ahead of time, with the shovel, before you remove the bush from the ground. The hole must be larger
