Sometimes the water will hit the petals, and the plant can't take it. So, make sure you water from the bottom, and let it soak up the water by itself, or water around the edges., not the main stem. The leaves are tender, just as the stem. Best wishes, J.
i water every few days. I live in Mass. one of my plants was Sweet William and the other are purple flowers. I don't remember the name. The only plants that seem to do good are annuals.
Unless they need lots of water, stick your finger in about an inch to see if it is still moist. If it is moist that far it should be okay not to water. My hostas that are mature and full I never water, unless they get overspray from watering other plants. The younger ones that I planted last year and aren't as full size yet I do water just because the soil isn't totally shaded and dries out quickly. I never water if the plants are in sun. I use soaker hoses in my veggie garden so that I can water at any time of the day.
Are you using soft water? Are you using water treated with chlorine? Take a peek at GardenKnowHow.com and search, "Why are my plants dying even though I water them." There is a very interesting article pertaining to the death of plants caused by soft water as well as water treated with chlorine. (Things we don't usually give a second thought to!)
I just noticed that you said you planted them in whiskey barrels. I have to half barrels myself. They do not drain well at all. I have to be very careful how I water them. You may have too much water in the soil. I know that mine do if it has been raining a lot, I get mushrooms growing in them, and I can see water draining out slowly for a couple of days. Next spring before I put my plants back into them I am going to have to drill more drain holes than what it has now. I have Elephant ears and Coleus in them this year and I will have to take them out for the winter.
Mulch will not help drain the excess moisture out, it will help contain it more by absorbing and holding moisture in the soil just like it does by adding it to the soil in your garden. It will help add some nutrition while it breaks down in the lower part of the barrel to the roots, but will not help it drain. Did you put a layer of gravel or stones in the bottom?
Probably too much water. If you're using catch trays/saucers under the barrels, get rid of them and elevate the barrels with pot feet or pot stands to facilitate drainage. Also, agree with Nancy Turner - drill more holes in the bottom.
Be very careful, for this way can rot the top, I have seen others plants, and they rot, and can't comprehend this. I shared with you, the truth, Best wishes, J.
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What is your location,what perennials did you plant and what was the process done when planting
Too much water or Soil needs replacing or bugs
Sometimes the water will hit the petals, and the plant can't take it. So, make sure you water from the bottom, and let it soak up the water by itself, or water around the edges., not the main stem. The leaves are tender, just as the stem. Best wishes, J.
Are you overwatering?
i water every few days. I live in Mass. one of my plants was Sweet William and the other are purple flowers. I don't remember the name. The only plants that seem to do good are annuals.
Unless they need lots of water, stick your finger in about an inch to see if it is still moist. If it is moist that far it should be okay not to water. My hostas that are mature and full I never water, unless they get overspray from watering other plants. The younger ones that I planted last year and aren't as full size yet I do water just because the soil isn't totally shaded and dries out quickly. I never water if the plants are in sun. I use soaker hoses in my veggie garden so that I can water at any time of the day.
Are you using soft water? Are you using water treated with chlorine? Take a peek at GardenKnowHow.com and search, "Why are my plants dying even though I water them." There is a very interesting article pertaining to the death of plants caused by soft water as well as water treated with chlorine. (Things we don't usually give a second thought to!)
I just noticed that you said you planted them in whiskey barrels. I have to half barrels myself. They do not drain well at all. I have to be very careful how I water them. You may have too much water in the soil. I know that mine do if it has been raining a lot, I get mushrooms growing in them, and I can see water draining out slowly for a couple of days. Next spring before I put my plants back into them I am going to have to drill more drain holes than what it has now. I have Elephant ears and Coleus in them this year and I will have to take them out for the winter.
Perhaps they are not Dying they are just Drunk!
Probably too much water. If you're using catch trays/saucers under the barrels, get rid of them and elevate the barrels with pot feet or pot stands to facilitate drainage. Also, agree with Nancy Turner - drill more holes in the bottom.
Be very careful, for this way can rot the top, I have seen others plants, and they rot, and can't comprehend this. I shared with you, the truth, Best wishes, J.
What time are you watering them. Water very early a.m. or late at night. Fertilize.
Thanx I was watering around 6pm