What is and isn't doing well in your garden?
Ava
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Comments (1)You might want to post this over on the conversation side of the brug forum. Hopefully one of the vets can help you out. later...April...See MoreMy spicebush isn't doing well at all
Comments (20)Since your research suggests they like acid soil, MissSherry, I would be hesitant to add lime to the soil, with will raise the PH. I have managed to get Spicebush to grow 3 years and it always dies the 4th year - weird, huh? I planted my current one in the front yard amid pine tree, honeysuckle, hackberry, etc., so I can better monitor it. I have also been feeding with an organic fert called LadyBug John's (Austin, Texas origin). It is a 3-1.5-2 ratio, which is the ratio recommended by Al on the container forum. He's a physicist who has soil and nutrients down to a science, literally. Anyway, this organic fert is more of a soil builder than a plant fertilizer with micronutes and all. I have been giving in a 1/2 feed about every 3 or 4 waterings. It has responded well to this. My Spicebush is located where it gets shade to dappled shade to some West sun (only about 1 hour), like it would if it grew at a forest edge. So far, so good, but it's only the 2nd year. The true test would be the 4th year for me. Sandy would be helpful since she has had hers for a few years now. I'll be interested to see if she responds here, too. The problems with Sassafras is that it is so hard to transplant. I've tried 3 times and failed. If you could get a very small seedling or seeds to start with, it might be a better solution. I don't think the seed is viable for very long, with fresh working best. If you know someone who has Sassafras and get either fresh seeds or a small volunteer, that would be great! Susan...See MoreJasmine isn't doing well . . . help!
Comments (8)Your Jasmine is a Lakeview Jasmine, Murraya paniculata. I have both the tree standard and bush form. Below is a link about their care. http://www.tropgard.com/plant_profiles/lakeview_jasmine.htm I keep mine outside with all-day sun in my driveway. I do water it daily and rinse down the leaves. There is new growth and continued flowering. These shrubs bloom several times a year. You would also need to feed your Jasmine weekly. What do you mean by the leaves looking sad? Burned, turning yellow, drooping? Do you have drainage holes in your pot, as standing water could be an issue? Did you regularly mist the plant since you received it or only start during this heatwave? Also, your Jasmine probably came from a perfect greenhouse environment and is trying to adjust to growing conditions in this area. I agree that is smells wonderful, second to my blooming mock orange shrubs. Trish :)...See MoreMy house MG isn't doing so well
Comments (7)Karyn and Joseph, you both seem to have hit the nail on lthe head. My MG's outside sulk every year,(so unlike the neighbors who grow the common ones), because for one thing it's not hot enough when I plant them. Don't you think these special JMG take more care? :) Arum...See MoreIris S (SC, Zone 7b)
5 years ago
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