[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by PaPaLarry

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!!!

Oh how pretty..watermelon red crepe myrtles. Ours are lilac colored...can't wait to see them bloom. Jojo's mom gave me a butterfly bush and it took three years until it came into it's glory. Must not like to be transplanted...but it was bare roots. I love to mess about in the yard!