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Originally Posted by graciegirl
We moved into our new home in October. Some of our new bushes now have spots on them and some were becoming a little not full and not healthy looking. We were told that they were "stressed" from transplanting and needed extra water and fertilizer to make them grow faster and become healthier. Since we haven't had much rain that makes sense. We bought fertilizer stakes and pounded them in yesterday and are giving them a little extra water from the hose.
There isn't much nutrition in the sand that they are planted in and we can't use the sprinkler as often as they need.
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Gracie, Being a northener, I expect everything to grow with no problems, except for freezing. But here in Florida, I would think everything should grow with no problems, with all this beautiful sunshine. But not so!!!!! I have butterfly bush for over a year, that was given to me from Virginia. (It looks sad) I also fed it and keep watering, with not really good results. Today, I have two Crepe Myrtle Trees coming (12 ft each) from Fairfield Nursery to be planted in back yard. (275 bucks each). They are really two great quality trees, and I'm very happy with them. I will be giving "tender loving care" to these trees, until I see bird nests in them. hehehehe Anyway, I do know what you mean about some plants having problems, before they really get going. By the way, crepe mytles are watermelon red. Happy planting!!!