With its mild temperatures and sufficient moisture, autumn in Düsseldorf and the surrounding area offers ideal conditions for transplanting work. Take advantage of the golden season to optimise your garden planning and design and give your plants a perfect start to the next gardening season. While the first frost threatens elsewhere, the climate in the Rhineland still offers the best conditions for successful transplanting.
Why autumn is ideal for transplanting.
The special microclimate of the Düsseldorf region, influenced by its proximity to the Rhine, is characterised by mild temperatures and moderate rainfall in autumn. This combination is crucial for the success of your transplanting endeavours:
Optimum soil moisture: The autumn rainfall ensures sufficient moisture in the soil, which promotes the growth of the transplanted plants. In contrast to the dry summer, watering requirements are reduced and the plant roots find sufficient water.
Focus on root growth: In autumn, plants concentrate their energy on growing their roots. The mild temperatures in the Düsseldorf region prolong this important phase. As a result, the plants form new roots more quickly after transplanting and establish themselves in their new location.
Gentle transition into winter: The gradual cooling in autumn allows the plants to gently adapt to winter dormancy. Until the first frost, the transplanted plants have sufficient time to establish themselves and become more resistant.
Spring head start: Transplanting in autumn gives your plants a decisive head start for the following year. In spring, they start with a well-developed root system and can sprout and flower early.
Which plants are particularly suitable?
Deciduous woody plants (trees & shrubs): After leaf fall is the perfect time to replant these shrubs.
Perennials: Autumn offers the ideal opportunity to divide and replant perennials to rejuvenate them and increase their flowering power.
Evergreen woody plants: Evergreen plants can also be replanted in Düsseldorf in autumn. However, make sure you water them sufficiently, especially during frost-free periods.
Tips for successful transplanting.
Soil analysis: A soil analysis helps you to determine the optimum location for your garden planning and to adapt the soil accordingly.
Gentle excavation: Dig up plants carefully to keep the root ball as undamaged as possible.
Site preparation: Loosen the soil at the new location and enrich it with compost if necessary.
Correct watering: Water the transplanted plants thoroughly to consolidate the soil and stimulate root formation.
Winter protection: Young and sensitive plants may need additional protection from frost during the first few winters.
Design your dream garden!
Use the autumn to realise your garden plans. With the right garden planning and the optimum conditions for transplanting, you can lay the foundations for a blooming and healthy garden next spring.