How should I transplant Baccharis pilularis (Coyote Brush)?

Question:I'd like to transplant Baccharis pilularis, Coyote brush, within my yard. What is the best time of year? How much worse is it to transplant at other times? What size or age of plant gives the best chance of success? Mark, Cupertino, CA

Answers:
You can transplant you coyote bush now, this plant requires good drainage, and it is drought resistant.It is used as hedges and to hide a fence. The smaller plants are easier to replant, they don't need as much water to keep going as compared to a larger plant that would. When you dig the plants up have a bucket of water to put the plants in and a spray bottle to mist the leaves, to keep the moisture in the leaves so they want dry up during transplanting, do this early in the morning to prevent to much normal moisture loss, after replanting keep the soil moist and the leaves moist until you see new growth[new leaves], fertilize with a 10-10-10 once a month, when you see new growth you can ease off the watering and let it's root system start searching for water on it's own, this plant is drought resistant, but the roots have to be established and growing. Take care of it like you do a baby, water alot at first then get it on a tapered off watering schedule. Good luck