Give Them Three Years

 

Give them three years...

Have you ever heard this gardening advice? 

"The first year they sleep, the second year they creep, and the third year they leap." 

When planting shrubs and evergreens, and even some perennials, the first year they are usually small starter size plants, and are getting used to be planted or transplanted. The second year, they've went through one winter, and will come out a little fuller and stronger. They will get some good roots established this second year, and put on some healthy young growth. Then, when the third growing season comes around, you can expect amazing things! Lots of growth, much fuller, much stronger,  and they are heartily established! 

For someone who has to work at patience lol, I can tell you it's worth it to wait and see your garden/landscape come into its own, and to see your own personal touch and design come to fruition. 

So, don't worry if you don't see tons of growth the first year or two. Just keep them watered, fertilized and healthy, and you'll see results! 

Cheryl