I figured that with the nice warm weather, plenty of people will be planting, and needing suggestions and help.

Ok, so I am totally at a loss when it comes to planting, but hey, we don't all have green thumbs.

So, yesterday, I bought 2 pre-grown delphinium's, and 1 Lamium (dead nettle). Also, I bought a hanging strawberry plant. As far as planting, I've got no questions.

However, both the delphiniums and the lamium are perennials, and what I forgot to ask, and want to know, is if they spread on their own, or not.

I also want to know if the strawberry plants can be transplanted to the ground after this summer. Anyway, if anyone knows, let me know.

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Hoping your weather is similar to mine....


Not sure if delphinium spread Gilly...but just a few tips on what I know about delphinium. We can't help the rain...but water at the base (foot) when watering from a hose or watering can. Helps prevent fungal diseases. Plant only in rich soil that drains well. Dry, stoney soil will inhibit flowering. You have to stake them and in your next season...stake as early as possible! Very few varities of delphinium can stand alone. Some can grow as tall as 7'. If you cut back the stems as soon as they are done blooming, you may get a second crop somewhere in September.

Lamium is a ground cover and can run rampant. They have very agressive roots. If you want to contain it you'll have to sink metal or plastic deep into the soil to keep the root spread where you want it.

About the hanging strawberry plant...I can't say for sure, but I think it's an ornamental plant only, and will never produce edible strawberries. I'm assuming it's an annual...but again, that's an assumption!

Hope this helps.....and I love this thread!

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Thanks Lixy!

I want to plant as many perennials as possible this year, so I don't have to replant flowers all over each year. I picked up a really pretty white and purple pansy tonight at Wal-Mart which says it blooms in the winter and summer both. It's very pretty.

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Just an idea hun......plant some dwarf onnamental grasses to highlight the flowering perennials! Be careful to make sure you give them space too...as they spread...but rather slow for some types! I have tons of space and planted the larger varieties like zebra grass. It get's pretty damn big after Miracle Grow hits it once or twice!

*disclaimer* I am not affiliated with Miracle Grow in any way, shape or form...I just happen to like the results it can produce in my gardens!

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I'll look this weekend, and see what I can find by way of ornamental grasses.

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I just got a dwarf burning bush! It's ok in it's green state in the spring and summer...but turns a gorgeous red in autumn. I wish I could make a "living fence" with them.

Also, my hosta went bonkers this year. I think I'll leave them to prosper one more season and then I'll seperate them.

Gotta get a bit of advice about my azealas though. Seems no matter where I put them, they don't do well. I think I might be moving them too much...but I don't want them to die in each spot that they don't like. Any suggestions? I know azeala is a rhodedendron type bush...and my regular rhodedendron isn't doing all that well this year either. We had one hell of a cold winter. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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My yard is filled with azaleas. I have them in the shade and a couple of dwarf reside on my hill in a more sunny location. My soil is fairly clay-like. I would say pick a place and leave em. When you say they don't do well, what is happening?

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They get leggy and don't blossom much at all, Lil. I have them tucked under one of my pear trees now. They get filtered sunlight...and are between two big boulders (my yard is the stop point for when the glaciers melted and the boulders slid...lol!), but they haven't always been there. Well, one was but now there are three. Two seem to be picking up momentum...but the most established (longest residing) looks puny and sad. It is the biggest of the three...but has the least leaves and blossoms. The twigs aren't dead...just not producing.

I'm stumped! I do well with most other plants and bushes...just not these three!

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What a great thread idea! I know absolutely nothing about plants or gardening and I am going to need lots of help! My s/o just bought a new house with lots of mature plantings, some of which I have no idea what to do with. Everything is quite overgrown and many things have been taken over by other more aggressive plants. My thoughts were to basically leave everything alone untill I have a good idea of what things are and how they behave. We have a few unidentifiable shrubs and trees, I have spent some time searching and trying to identify them, but haven't had much luck yet. Maybe I can take a few pictures today while I am there working. I am sure with the plethora of knowledge here someone will be able to help!

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When do you trim them???

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Lixy---The old lady accross the highway from us,has a "living fence" of burning bushes.It is especially pretty in the fall months.
I have NO idea how long she(husband died)has had them! Irish
P.S.We stopped gardening,years ago.At that time,my wife & I,both had full time jobs & our daughters still lived home.When the weeds,got taller,then the plants,we stopped gardening.(The
woodchucks,really missed,biting those tomatoes!)

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I watched a gardening show once that said to prune them just before they bud in spring. So...after the threat of frost...and before they bud...I prune back the unruly stuff. I didn't prune at all this year cause I thought maybe they hated what I was doing! Waaaaaaaaaaa! I need an azeala psycologist! LMFAO! Help me Lil!

Huntersgirl...I'm looking forward to your pics! Hope we can help some!

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My lily's came up, and started blooming this week! They are a light lavender color, with darker purple in the middle. I'm so excited!

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Huntersgirl, I had the same situation with the home I purchased last spring. I finally gave up and this spring dug up everything I had - including a burning bush. I'm always afraid to transplant, so I started over. I have gardenias (which are in full bloom and smell wonderful), carissa hollys boxwoods, and petunias. Everything is identifable to me now, and the sense of accomplishment is overwhelming.

Now, my only problem is I am constantly seeing mushrooms pop up in the mulch... too much moisture?

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