Q&A – How can you tell when a plant is established?
Question:
How can you tell when a plant is established?
Answer:
There are several ways to test to see if a plant is established and several different definitions of “established.” Jessie Munson from Lichterman Nature Center says she considers a perennial plant established when it comes back the second year. Mary Schmidt, also from Lichterman Nature Center, says you can try gently pulling on the plant. If there is resistance it means the roots have grown into the soil. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says if the plant starts growing new leaves it is established.
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How can you tell when a plant is established?
Answer:
There are several ways to test to see if a plant is established and several different definitions of “established.” Jessie Munson from Lichterman Nature Center says she considers a perennial plant established when it comes back the second year. Mary Schmidt, also from Lichterman Nature Center, says you can try gently pulling on the plant. If there is resistance it means the roots have grown into the soil. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says if the plant starts growing new leaves it is established.
Related Videos:
Summer Flowering Woody Perennials
Annuals and Perennials for the Garden
Related Resources:
Watering Newly Planted Trees and Shrubs
Planting & Establishing Woody Landscape Plants