6/9/2020 0 Comments Bring on the PlantsSo this is what we planted: 1 - Shenandoah Grass, 1- Prairie Blues Bluestem Grass, 3 - Black-eyed Susans, 1 - Honeysuckle Bush, 2 - Echinacea (one white, one wild berry (pink)), 1- Shasta Daisy, 3 - Wild Columbine, 3 - Milkweed. All these plants are pollinator friendly whether it's bees, birds or butterflies, and most of them are native species. When planting plants it is very important to follow the directions on where to plant. It is also very important to dig slowly and carefully and of course to call dig safe (especially if you're planting something big).Digging your holes to the right size is very important, you don't want the holes too shallow or too deep. Also remember to feed and water your plant at the time of planting. As the soil in the back here was very dry, we put water into the bottom of the holes to encourage root growth, but do this with care. The honeysuckle bush doesn't like sitting in standing water, so we put very little in that hole. And all the plants got some plant food to encourage growth. (If you're wondering we used Osmocote - because it's time release and Miss Renee is familiar with that brand of fertilizer).
Also make sure after planting to give a good dose of water to help your plants settle in. Try to water only around the roots of the plant so that you don't waste water. You don't want evaporation (if you water the leaves) or run off (if you water all the ground around the plant). Once their in you've just go to keep an eye on them and keep them watered.
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