Is it now OK to take salvia out of one bed and put them in another? Can I add porterweed to a flowerbed at this time? — Barbara

You may try and move the salvias now, although it would be better to wait until the weather is cooler in November. This will help to relieve stress on the newly transplanted plants. Be sure to move them with as much of their roots as you can get. Whether they survive the move depends on getting enough roots.

The salvias likely will experience transplant shock due to damage to their roots. They may wilt and struggle. Water regularly enough to keep the soil moist — but don't water excessively. Keeping the soil soggy will encourage root rot.

Actually, the best time to move the salvias is in March. Plants are generally smaller after being killed back by the winter

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