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Somebody shoot me...

17 years ago

I was so excited to get my order from Silver Star--seven clematis--woo hoo! After digging seven holes for those seven clematis--I don't think I'll order quite that many clems at one time again... What a job that was!! Can't wait to see the fruits of my labor--should be great!

I'm going to soak in hot tub now... ;)

Denise

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buford
17 years ago
Yeah, I've done that with roses. But now I have a tiller! So after I kill myself with that, it's a bit easier to plant stuff.
jeanne_texas
17 years ago
Denise..LOL..I know what you mean..but regardless..you'll do it again!!..Been there and still doing it but my oh my when they start flourishing and blooming in your gardens you'll feel only joy!!..Can't wait to see pics and three years from now you'll be jumping up and down with excitement ..seeing them just "LEAP" and go mad...Jeanne
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I realized yesterday when trying to sort the "nursery/pot ghetto" that I have six still in pots from last year that I never planted.....I'm already thinking of new ones to buy too. They are soooo addicting.
dmg2242
Original Author
17 years ago
I think the worst of the soreness is over, thank goodness! I wanted to get them in the ground before the cold snap and boy is it cold tonight. Supposed to be 34 degrees--I just hope it stays above freezing.

How often should I water these newbies in cooler weather? It's supposed to warm up to the 60's and 70's next week, so things should be back to normal.

Thanks!

Denise
jeanne_texas
17 years ago
Denise..just remember that clematis like to have their roots stay moist..MORESO for the first couple of weeks when getting established in their new home..I do the "Finger Test"..stick my finger in the soil..if moist..don't water..if starting to dry..then water..it's foolproof...Jeanne
ps..did you put some bonemeal in the planting hole??..If not sprinkle some around and water in...
dmg2242
Original Author
17 years ago
Jeanne--thank, I'll do the finger test--sounds fool proof to me!:) I did put bonemeal in each of the holes. I bought a bag of manure, but forgot to use it--ha! I suppose I can scratch it in from the top in a week or two.

Can't wait to see some top growth. Hopefully the weather will be warm now.

Thanks!
Denise
jeanne_texas
17 years ago
yea..you can scratch it in later..or do a thin topdressing and wiggle it..LOL...Can't wait to see pics of your clems this year!!..Are you a member of GardenBuddies.com?..We have a great Clematis forum over there where you can upload pics in your postings and not have to worry about linking them...much easier...Jeanne
dmg2242
Original Author
17 years ago
No, I hadn't been over to Gardenbuddies.com, but will definitely check it out. Thanks for the tip, Jeanne!

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