Use and Care Manual

TIPS FOR SUCCESS
Growing results may vary by region.
Watering: Suffi cient watering is a must!
Try not to let the soil completely dry
out. To determine if your plant needs
water, press your fi nger 2 to 3 inches into
the soil. If it feels dry, it’s time to water.
Overwatering can be as damaging
as underwatering. Be sure the area
surrounding your plant has good
drainage and avoid standing water.
Watering thoroughly in late Fall will
enhance your perennial’s cold tolerance
through Winter.
Feeding: Feed your plants once every
2 to 3 weeks during the growing season
with a water-soluble fertilizer. Discontinue
feeding after September 1, so your plants
can harden off for their long Winter nap.
Resume fertilizing once new growth
appears in Spring.
Pruning: Remove faded, spent fl owers to
encourage more blooms! Trim any dead,
damaged or unsightly growth as needed
to maintain an attractive appearance. In
late Fall, cut the remaining foliage to the
ground after it has died. Perennials will
come back fl ourishing in the Spring!
Mulching: Apply a 2 to 4-in. layer of
shredded bark, compost, leaves, straw
or other organic matter around your
plants to promote moisture retention,
maintain even soil temperatures and
discourage weed growth. Mulch heavily
before Winter by mounding a 6 to 8-in.
layer of mulch around the plant. In
Spring, remove old mulch and replenish
as needed.
Containers: Some perennials can be
grown in containers, too. Choose a pot
that is large enough to allow for plant
growth and spread, and be sure it has
adequate drainage. Container plants will
require more frequent watering.
Upon arrival, carefully remove
your plant from the shipping box
and water.
Dig a hole twice the width and
depth of the plant’s root ball
(soil-and-root mass).
Before transplanting, gently
break up the root ball to
encourage root growth.
For best results, add a water-
soluble fertilizer after transplant.
Water the plant generously.
Flip the plant upside down and
gently remove the pot by pulling
it up and away from the root
ball. Recycle the pot.
Place plant into hole and fi ll with
loose soil until the top of the root
ball is level with the ground.
Monitor the growth of your plant.
Maintain moist soil, remove
weeds, fertilize and enjoy!
Determine the best garden
location for your perennial plant.
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