That's my way also! One rosebush that I had in a large pot eventually sent roots down into the ground. I admire that spirit! So when I wanted to extend a garden bed to that spot, I had to dig as much root as I could up and then get the rest of the plant out of the pot, so I could give it a place in my new bed. It struggled, but soon it was happy and blooming again. Where I live, it's a tough place for most plants. If a plant needs excellent deep soil, frequent watering, regular pruning, pesticides and lots of fertilizer...well, then probably it wants to go elsewhere, not here! I have a friend who spends a lot of time coddling plants, but I definitely have limits on what they can expect from me!
