Love it! Great video you have created. The slow motion scene was hilarious...

That is an excellent demonstration.

I really appreciate the time you take on this forum to help us.

Sammy

Great video, Paul. Loved the music!

That's a GREAT video and applicable to moving almost any bush or small tree.

I have moved many roses, bushes, etc but love this idea and will use it the next time.

Denise in FL

Thank you! Very timely for me! I knew to dig around the rose a couple times like that (intuitive) but didn't about the drip B4 and after. Also, I think I could manage to jiggle out the root ball and pick up w/2 shovels like that (very neat) but not carry so I will have to put in a little cart or wheelbarrow.

Smart to get the new hole prepared ahead of time. Can I mix a little compost in the bottom and dress with a little on top and then maybe give it just a little Osmocote? I don't have your brand.

Also, if they are going into a little more sun, would it be smart to shade it with something during the heat of the day if it starts showing signs of stress?

I was surprised you wait to prune it back and only if necessary. Makes sense and I would have been inclined to cut back right away, maybe saved me a rose just with that. They probably need as many leaves intact as possible, too.

Aliska, it looks like he removed around 80% of the foliage before digging. It's mostly the leaves that lose water.

Great video.

thanks for taking the time to share all the information with us.

Florence

Paul, you're about a week and a half late with your video. :)) The two shovels is a great idea, and the music would have been very inspirational to Judy and me as we dug up my Bermuda Spice and sent it to her house. We basically wound up with a bareroot due to the Florida sand, but the bush is doing fine in its new home. Thanks for sharing your Ashdown Technical Institute with us.

Sherry

michaelg, I started through it again. He did say "pulled some old foliage off", "cut off some deadwood", thinned it off a little bit", "lessen the amount of foliage and canes this root system which is going to be diminished when I pull it out has to feed" at about 1:30. It does look pretty denuded except at the top.

So I believe you are correct.

Hi There,

Absolutely put in some compost and you can put Osmocote right in the hole.

The amount of foliage I take off depends. In this case we had a wet and cloudy spring and most of the foliage came off on its own. But I've moved roses with lots of foliage and even blooms. The key for me has always been the "drip" watering before and after.

But that being said more foliage off is better.

Thank you, Paul. There are more of your videos on youtube, and I'm going to try to watch all of them, well done. Also watched the navigation one for your website but had a hard time finding it back. Had to use my history to find it.

Put Ashdown Roses in the search window on youtube.

I'm in love. Again. Just spotted Rambling Rector, says hardy in my zone. Once bloomer though. Wonder where I could put that one.

Here is a link that might be useful: Welcome to Our Roses Video - Guide to Website - Helpful

Yes, thanks again! The two-shovel tip is an excellent one, and I will have many, many opportunities to employ this technique both at work and at home!

Last year I moved three roses from a friends house (sans extra shovel...wish I had known!) and each barely even wilted. I had them water thoroughly for two days before digging them, then kept them on drip like you recommend.

Hi Aliska,

There is a green button on our home page labeled browse our roses short introductory video. You can also find it that way.

Thanks!

Ah, so it is. Right there in front of me in the top section, also the link to all your videos on youtube.

Other than my little problem there, I found the website pretty intuitive and easy to navigate.

Honestly, I've read a lot of mentions of Ashdown here, can't think of one negative, and have purchased from one southern grower, but I guess I kind of dissed you because of being in SC. Now I regret it as I might have done better with some of yours.

I've got to have that rose, actually 2 of them. But I have to get my arbor back up first. Am working on it.

Thank you!

No probs. We actually also have Roses Unlimited less than an hour down the freeway from us. We like to think of the Upstate of SC as rose heaven! LOL

Once again, I must say these videos are important instruction for people that grow roses. We are so lucky to have Paul F. Zimmerman to instruct us on how to make the most of roses. Thank you, Paul!

Paul...you have out done yourself! Thanks!!

Paul, not sure if I've ever ordered roses from you; I did meet you in New Orleans while I was buying Memphis King. My hubby & I enjoyed speaking to you.

We recently moved, while I still have roses in pots from the old house, I will need more as we make more gardens. I'm going to make sure I check your site since you're always here, helping us; yes, even me who has been here so long..

I haven't ordered roses in a long time. Almost positive that Memphis King was one of the last roses I purchased except for a few exclusive to RU.

I'm sorry to read about the bank mess and hope that the posters here will help to make sure one of it's own stays in business.

A big thanks from me for the wonderful videos.

If you know of someone thinking of moving here or looking for an investment pass our name along. We'll put them in touch with our Realtor.

Hey Paul, can you email me from my member page?
I have a few suggestions for this.
I just sold a house in this horrible market & have some tips I want to share with you.

Thank you! You don't know how much anxiety you quell with all the videos that you have produced. After watching the video, I think now I am actually brave enough to move The Dark Lady which has too much shade.

Those of you that have bought from them might want to check out their Google Map page & add a review.

was hoping I could add the videos to the video link but couldn't. Hopefully Paul can do that. I did add it to the reviews though.

Ashdown Roses Google Maps page

btw - here is the custom tinyurl link on the reviews if anyone is interested in sharing it.

Thank you for the kind words and efforts on our behalf. They really help drive business our way.

I've been told I should charge for these videos but I'd prefer not to because the audience I feel we need to reach are those who are afraid to try roses or have given up. It seems to me they are less likely to pay for something like this. I'm also loath to put ads on them.

Thanks again!
Paul