A common fear I hear from customers is that of killing plants. Sure. Makes sense. Quality plants aren't cheap and to lose something that costs a small fraction of your paycheck hurts both the psyche and the wallet. Reduce your risk considerably by following a few basic steps.
Soil/Nutrients:
Buy a soil test kit, follow the directions, amend the area accordingly if need be.
Light:
Take note of the sun and its location in relation to your new plant(s). Generally plants requiring full sun need about 6 hours of direct light per day. The most intense light is around noon on. Earlier light is less intense and could be considered part-sun.
Water:
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| Soaker Hoses run under the mulch in this Delran 'scape |
The biggest killer is lack of water. Make sure you can water things on a regular basis. Allowing water to slowly permeate the surface is best to prevent run off. Set a hose to trickle for an hour at the base of new plantings to really soak deeply. For larger areas, consider a soaker hose.
