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Post by Sharon Sharealike on Sept 3, 2007 16:01:44 GMT
The man is coming to do my hedge on the 10th October and I dont want to plant my lavenders etc in till they have been as I am sure they will tramp everywhere.
Will I be ok planting in around then?
I dont want to have to wait till next year.
What do you recon?
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Post by Peek on Sept 3, 2007 16:54:09 GMT
Sharon, I would have said that anytime now is ideal...but thinking about it, if your plants are still tender it might be as well to wait till they've hardened a bit before putting them in the ground.
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Post by smiffy on Sept 4, 2007 9:56:47 GMT
October should still be fine. Just give them a feed as you put them in, and a good water.
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Post by Fi on Sept 9, 2007 17:40:53 GMT
Sharon, I don't know how many lavenders you'll be planting but, given the less than predicatable weather this year, I sould suggest that you treat yourself to some bubble wrap or similar closer to the time and cover the ground that they are to go in with it to make sure that the soil remains warm, even if there is a cold snap - cold soil can weaken or kill off root systems. They also will protect the plants from wind damage, which can also cause a lot of damage while the plants are trying to establish their root systems in their new home. Then, when you have planted them, if at any time there is a forecast of cold and windy weather, cover the plants with the same bubble wrap or whatever. That should ensure that by next spring they will be full of energy and ready to provide you with a glorious show of flowers.
Bubble wrap and fleece are wondeful inventions and can be used to help any slightly tender plant overwinter without any damage or loss of vigour. Granted they don't look very lovely, but they do mean that potentially tender plants do make it through winter without damage.
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