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Yucca
Apr 21, 2023 12:16:35 GMT -5
Post by datgirl on Apr 21, 2023 12:16:35 GMT -5
Has anyone ever tried to move a Yucca? Do they transplant? I've read it can be done, but I'm wondering how successful it would be. Is it worth it to try? Just have an opportunity to dig one up.
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Yucca
Apr 21, 2023 12:53:09 GMT -5
Post by desertwoman on Apr 21, 2023 12:53:09 GMT -5
I've never done it but I say it's certainly worth the try if you've read it can be done. There seems to be nothing to lose (except some time and shovel work) and something to gain if it is successful) Go for it!
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Post by datgirl on Apr 21, 2023 13:18:00 GMT -5
I think I will. The house is next to my son's house. Very sad story, but the house was sold for back taxes. The family has owned it since it was built in the 40's. The last niece was living there and never bothered to pay the real estate taxes. She and her boyfriend left in the middle of the night. She told my son a few days ago, take whatever you want. There are some beautiful Peonies, but I have plenty pink Peonies. Would be a shame if everything just got bulldozed over.
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Post by binnylou on Apr 21, 2023 13:40:40 GMT -5
datgirl, if you have the pots and the energy, consider digging the peonies just for the sake of preservation. Offer them for sale?
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Yucca
Apr 21, 2023 17:12:33 GMT -5
Post by datgirl on Apr 21, 2023 17:12:33 GMT -5
binnylou,I should. They're really pretty and I'm sure they've been there since the beginning.
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Yucca
Apr 23, 2023 12:32:50 GMT -5
Post by datgirl on Apr 23, 2023 12:32:50 GMT -5
Well I did it. Son dug the Yucca up for me. Boy did it have a tap root. Lots of little roots,so I'm hoping it survives. I didn't decide on the Peonies yet.
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Post by datgirl on Aug 10, 2023 13:50:42 GMT -5
Yucca update. Well it didn't look good all summer for that Yucca, but, I checked on it the other day and there are two new shoots coming up from the dead mother plant. Yay!!!
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Post by desertwoman on Aug 10, 2023 16:31:16 GMT -5
Yippee!!! Love when those new shoots appear after looking like it's dying.
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