Planting Rose of Sharon Bush - Knowledgebase Question

Muskegon, MI
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Question by gwenwilk
May 23, 2007
We have sandy soil and I would like to know how to plant a Rose of Sharon Bush so that it will survive.


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Answer from NGA
May 23, 2007
Sandy soils drain quickly and do not hold a lot of nutrients so you'll want to amend the planting bed with some organic matter, both to hold moisture and to release nutrients as the organic matter decomposes. Use compost, shredded leaves, aged manure or peatmoss to amend your soil.

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