Replanted my Mountain Laurel today. I had to rescue it a couple of weeks ago when I noticed it swimming in pool of water in the poorly drained soil around it.

July 6, 2009 in Uncategorized

I added a lot more compost and top soil to the native soil and dug up a much wider (but not deeper) hole. I’m hoping all the top soil, compost and mulch I added will improve the quality of the soil enough to save it in that spot – I would love for it to thrive where it is, near the gate to my back yard in dappled shade.

 

I also planted a new Rhododendron about 4 feet away along the fence. They will look so lovely blooming side by side in the spring.

 

Mountain Laurel Wiki – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalmia_latifolia

Rhododendron Wiki – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhododendron