Hey fellow gardeners! I recently bought a set of 72 perennial plugs and, in my eagerness as a newbie, I went ahead and planted them directly into the garden. Afterward, I realized that I probably should have given them some time in pots to develop their roots. Have I ruined them? Should I dig them up and transfer them to pots instead? I planted them just yesterday, and I really want them to thrive! My garden beds are pretty bare, so I can easily keep track of what's what. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Honestly, you should be fine as long as it's not too late in the season. Just make sure to water them regularly. Your main enemy will be slugs and snails. They can destroy young plants overnight, so keep a lookout for them!
I think you might be okay! I planted my plugs directly into the ground at the beginning of May, and they're doing well. The warm weather definitely helps, though, so just keep an eye on the soil temperature. If it stays warm, they should be fine!
Thanks for the reassurance! I'm keeping my fingers crossed! ?
I did the same thing once, and I lost most of my plugs. So it's a bit of a gamble! Just hope for good weather and keep watering them. You might have a better outcome than I did!
I just checked your Suttons link, and those Leucanthemum Crazy Daisy and Delphinium are slug magnets! I’d recommend moving them into pots before it rains; otherwise, you might end up with a 'slug buffet'! ?