Can flowers grown in the ground be moved into pots? These plants actually grow more vigorously after being repotted

A few days ago, my neighbor auntie asked me:"The roses planted in the flowerbed downstairs, can I dig them up and put them in a flowerpot? The balcony at home is empty, and I want to move them up there to grow." Actually, many people have this doubt - if ground-planted plants are growing well, can they be converted to pot culture? Will they die if moved?

Actually, most ground-planted plants can be converted to pot culture, but you can't just dig them up and plant them casually - you have to pay attention to timing and method, otherwise they really are easy to kill. The root system of ground-planted plants goes deep and wide in the soil, just like being used to living in a spacious big courtyard, and suddenly having them move into a small house - they definitely need to adapt. If you just pull them out forcefully and break off more than half of the root system, they definitely won't survive after being moved to a pot. So the key first step is"root pruning" - 1-2weeks in advance, dig a ring-shaped trench around the root system, cut off some old roots, and let it grow new fibrous roots, so that after moving to a pot it will be easier to establish.

So when is the best time to move it? It's best to choose spring and autumn, when the temperature is 15-25°C. In summer it's too hot, and after moving to a pot the roots easily dehydrate; in winter it's too cold, the root system is not active, and even if moved it's hard for new roots to grow. Last autumn I moved ground-planted mint into a pot, didn't do much fussing, and it's still growing lush and green now. If I had moved it in summer, it probably would have wilted long ago.

These types are most suitable for converting from ground planting to pot culture, and I've personally tested that they're easy to keep alive, so even beginners can try: The first type is roses. Although ground-planted roses bloom a lot, they easily grow weeds and are afraid of waterlogging. After moving them into a pot, use loose nutrient soil and choose a breathable flowerpot with holes; watering and fertilizing are convenient, and in winter you can move them back indoors to prevent freezing, and the next year's flowering is no worse than ground planting.

The second type is herb plants like mint, perilla, and basil. Ground-planted herbs easily grow "wild and unruly", and are easily gnawed by insects. After moving them into pots, you can both control their growth and pick them conveniently; when cooking, just pinch off a handful, fresh and convenient. Moreover, these plants' root systems are not deep, so when moving to a pot they basically won't damage the roots, and they'll survive once planted, especially worry-free.

The third type is shrub flowers like hydrangeas and gardenias. If ground-planted hydrangeas are planted in a place with poor light, they will bloom less. After moving them into pots, you can move them into the sun at any time, and you can also mix the soil yourself, for example using leaf mold plus perlite, which retains water and is breathable, much better than the compacted soil of ground planting. My gardenia used to always have yellow leaves when ground-planted, but after moving it to a pot and growing it in acidic soil, this summer it bloomed all over the pot, with a particularly strong fragrance.

Ground-planted plants can be converted to pot culture; the key is root pruning and choosing the right season, and plants like roses, herbs, and hydrangeas are the most suitable. Actually, if you think about flower growing a bit more, you can keep them growing well. You should also try moving your ground-planted flowers into pots - maybe there will be a surprise!