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Originally Posted by Zeugitai
Due to the timing of a move to a new home, I'm tentatively planning to do a lot of planting in June and July. It occurs to me that this might be late for planting and wonder if anyone would care to levy a caveat?
We're moving to zone 6b, Missouri bootheel. Thanks.
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Hi Zeugitai,
Congratulations on your new home! Try and plant on cloudy days if possible to avoid stress to the plants, and you too. If anything you plant is rootbound, tease the roots loose so they can more quickly get out into the soil. Water any potted plants well the day before you plant. Mulch well to retain moisture and more even soil temps. Plant the sunny beds in June if possible before the sun gets too hot and save the shade garden for the warmer days. Be consistant with watering if you don't get an inch of rain a week and check daily in July and August for heat stress.
Newt