From Ground: First, water the lewis flax plant to dampen the soil. Then, use a gardening fork to loosen the soil around the plant, taking special care not to damage its roots. With a spade or shovel, you can then dig a wide trench around the plant, ensuring that the root ball remains intact. Carefully work the spade under the root ball and lift the plant from its original location.
From Pot: If your lewis flax is in a pot, water it thoroughly before starting. Turn the pot on its side or upside down, handle it gently and start shaking it a little. The damp soil and pot's looseness should make it easy for the plant to come out. If the plant doesn’t come out easily, you can run a trowel around the inside of the pot to loosen it.
From Seedling Tray: Watering the lewis flax seedling before its removal from a tray is important, as it makes the process smoother. Use a trowel to carefully scoop out the seedling, ensuring that the roots remain intact.
