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New Lenox, IL  LisaZee May 29, 2018 9:47 AM CST |
| I want to transplant my peony plants from where they are now to a location where I can enjoy them more. I want to replant them to a location where I have just cut down evergreen trees (Blue Spruce type). Can I do this or will the soil be bad for them? Would I need to amend the soil or wait a few years for the soil to change since the trees are no longer there? HELP |
Name: Mindi Hammerstone Tracy, CA (Zone 9b)   MindiHammerstone May 29, 2018 11:09 AM CST |
| Why do you think the soil would be bad for them? |
Name: Reb Rochester, MN (Zone 4a)  RebNew May 29, 2018 12:02 PM CST |
| Hello Lisa - Love peonies! Unfortunately I don't think that peonies enjoy highly acidic soil. If I recall, as pine needles decompose they increase the acidity level of the soil. How long ago did you take out the spruce? We've always kept ours well away from the pines trees, but we have jack pine, white pine, Norway pine. Not certain if spruce needles have the same impact. |
New Lenox, IL LisaZee May 29, 2018 12:20 PM CST |
| we are taking them out presently. will have to check and see if these evergreens have same acidic causing issues. Thanks for the info |
Name: Kyle Middle TN (Zone 7a)             quercusnut May 29, 2018 12:52 PM CST |
RebNew said:Hello Lisa - Love peonies! Unfortunately I don't think that peonies enjoy highly acidic soil. If I recall, as pine needles decompose they increase the acidity level of the soil. How long ago did you take out the spruce? Apparently pine needles have no effect on soil acidity. https://www.gardenmyths.com/pi... |
Name: Reb Rochester, MN (Zone 4a) RebNew May 29, 2018 1:41 PM CST |
| Wow, do I feel dumb. I have never questioned that! Thanks for the information. |
Name: Kyle Middle TN (Zone 7a) quercusnut May 29, 2018 4:02 PM CST |
RebNew said:Wow, do I feel dumb. I have never questioned that! Thanks for the information. Well, I thought the same thing. Lot's of garden myths out there. No need to feel dumb.  |
Name: Mindi Hammerstone Tracy, CA (Zone 9b) MindiHammerstone May 29, 2018 6:27 PM CST |
| I didn't know either, that's why I asked 'why' lol. Dumb people don't ask questions. You're not dumb 😀 😀 Mindi |
New Lenox, IL LisaZee May 30, 2018 7:12 AM CST |
| Thank you all for the information. It has been very helpful. |
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