When is a good time of year to plant lilac bushes in Missouri?

Whenever your %26quot;Summer%26quot; ends there, and early fall begins, is also a good time, since it gives the roots time to get established. We%26#039;re in New England, so we%26#039;d be doing it now; obviously you%26#039;ve got more time.





Another good thing to do if you%26#039;re transplanting the bush is to make a circular cut (with a spade or shovel) into the soil, around the roots, severing the outer ones. This gives them a chance to heal before you dig it up. Do this about a month before transplanting.





If planting bushes from a nursery, don%26#039;t forget to:





a) spread the roots apart (since they can get compacted), before planting,


b) water generously and continue throughout the summer.


-(It%26#039;s not a bad idea to add something to help root growth, but don%26#039;t put fertilizer right on it!).


c) mulch around the tree to protect the roots from heat and evaporation of water.


d) stake the tree until the roots are firmly established (use two stakes, on opposite sides, with wire. Cover the wire that wraps around the tree, with cut pieces of garden house, and allow enough slack for some movement in the wind, but not TOO much.

When is a good time of year to plant lilac bushes in Missouri?
In the fall after frost, or early spring.



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