Personally, and I am no expert, but I would dig the callas up by clumps as much as possible & not disturb the foliage , just move as you would a perennial to a better place. Glads are so topheavy that I doubt this would be possible. I would cut the blossoms for inside & dig the bulbs. If you can save any green on the glads it would probably be better, but I think they are pretty forgiving & you should have lots of small bulblets to replant. With any bulb, it is best to save the green foliage for as long as possible, it helps build the bulb to bloom the following year. Hope that helps, and someone else will probably pitch in with their experiences. This has worked for me in the past though.

I have become a huge fan of Gordon Hayward. I would recommend that you check out his book "Your House, Your Garden". It focuses a lot on creating gardens and outdoor living spaces that relate to your house. There are a lot of practical ideas and useful advice. His book "The Intimate Garden" is my favorite garden related book. I am not a huge fan of Tim Newbury, but his book "Great Garden Designs" is one I have checked out from the library right now (there seems to be a lot of similarities between the 3 Newbury books that I have looked at). I am looking for ideas and inspiration for my backyard and this book has been useful in those regards. - Brent

While it's a NICE arbor -- and one of the first we've seen here of a decent WIDTH -- it's not fabulous. I can't help but think that moving it is also an opportunity to improve the arbor so that it becomes an even nicer one. For one thing, the rafter tail cuts seem upside down. While one occasionally sees them like this, there's no question that they look better when the cuts slope upward toward the tips ... the conventional way of doing it. (There is usually a reason when some things are done certain traditional ways.) Secondly, the 4" x 4" posts seem undersized and skimpy for an arbor of this size. 6" x 6" posts would seem more well proportioned. Beefier beams, doubled up at each end would eliminate the need for center posts. (The old posts can be re-used for something else.) Thirdly, having the lattice panels extend all the way to the ground makes it seem that there are mobile homes and RVs sited nearby. It would be better if the lattice stops 1' to 1 1/2' short of the ground and is finished off (framed) with 4" width lumber. The plants to the outside of the arbor should show through or "trim" plants (such as flowering annuals or perennials) can edge the bottom of the arbor. Moving the arbor would make it easy to simultaneously accomplish all of these improvements. In order to do it, since the old posts will be sacrificed, just cut the arbor portion off near the top of the posts and remove it from the posts as a single integrated piece, with all rafters intact. (Since most pick-up trucks have holes for posts in the bed surround, create a support frame embedded in these holes, that is at an elevation slightly higher -- by an inch or two -- than the arbor now sits. (You will need to adjust this height later; a wood stringer screwed to vertical posts would be an easily changeable way to attach.) Drive the truck bed below the arbor. Cut the arbor free and erect the support posts simultaneously. Rest the cut-free arbor on the pick-up truck support and drive it to the new location. (You would need to pry out the old post cut-off portions.) Erect the new posts under the arbor and attach it to them. After making sure the arbor is leveled and squared, place fresh concrete around the posts. If the truck must be removed for other use, prior to placing concrete, secure the arbor with adequate bracing before dismantling the support system. Otherwise, let the concrete set up for a day, then dismantle the support and retrieve the truck. (I'm describing the general principles and process ... not every detail.)

seven i feel your pain - I am going through this very issue right now. We call them the "dirt police" and I hate them. In my county, we had to post a bond for erosion and sediment control. I have been in the house for 4 months - still don't have the bond back. But I think i am close to getting it back thanks to this forum. In order for us to get the CO - we had to have seed and straw down. That was done last fall - but we were coming off a horrible drought. Some of the grass took - but we had a lot of bald spots. The dirt police allowed us to occupy - but kept the bond until we met their standards (which they do not have written down anywhere - very frustrating). 3 weeks ago, i aerated and seeded with a fescue & perrenial rye mix. I also seeded with annual rye in places where we were having erosion "issues" as they saw it - minor runoff the way i saw it (I live on the side of a mountain - water has to run downhill). The annual rye pops up very quickly with just a little water. It is cheap seed - I bought 50 pounds at Lesco for 30 dollars. In all the spots where the dirt police were picking on, I put down quite a bit of the AR. It has filled in nicely and in a few weeks I will call the DP's back and hopefully that will be the end of them. The dirt police recommended that we use Kentucky 31 grass which they like for controlling erosion (the sell it at home depot). It grows very fast and is drought resistant. I opted to not use it since it is an unattractive grass, I would have to kill it before replanting, and I had some fescue grass growing already so I did not want a hodge podge. However, if you need a lawn fast and your dirt police won't accept all rye grass you might want to think about the Kentucky 31. Our dirt police told us that they will allow a mix of rye and other grasses but will flunk us if we only have rye growing. They know it will die (after all - they are the dirt police!) I recommend calling your local DP department and make sure that they will accept all rye grass. If yes, then go with the rye since it is cheap and fast. If not, think about the kentucky 31 as an alternative and only use the minimum required to get in. Then start over in the fall. For those who don't have to deal with dirt police, consider yourself lucky. It is a horrible feeling when all you want to do is move on and these gestapo have so much control over your life. It is added pressure when you need to create a lawn and you have limited funds and time to do so. Good luck.