Transplanting Mature Rosemary (6 Years, 3 Feet): Shock Reduction

Moving 3-foot rosemary after 6 years: high shock risk. Protocol to minimize.

Pre-Dig

• Soak ground deeply day before.
• Dig 6" trench around dripline.
• Fill trench with fish fertilizer solution.

Dig & Move

• Early morning or evening.
• Wet foliage before and after.
• Large root ball. Pot immediately.
• Soak pot (not soggy).

Aftercare

• Seaweed/fish fertilizer (better for shock).
• Rest of season in pot at new site.
• Same protocol if planting in ground later.

Personal note: Leroy remembers Denise from Smile (13 years ago). Mild stroke 2003, back growing.