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I am VERY new to gardening and don't understand why the black-eyed
susans and purple coneflowers i planed just four days ago have already
wilted and died. they're in full sun, as directed, and i watered them
every morning. i've never seen plants die that fast. what did i do
wrong (in that short a time!)?


They were on sale, right? That's because the nurseries need to dump plants
and make room for fall stuff like mums and hordes of ornamental kale, as
well as new, fresh perennials that can be planted at the right time of year:
fall!

You can find some bargains now, but if they look healthy, take a good look
at how the nursery kept them that way. Probably shaded somehow, and heavily
watered. If you can give the plants the same treatment and KEEP THEM IN
THEIR POTS until September/October, you should do OK. Otherwise, don't waste
your money. Remember, too, that the nurseries have people who can walk
around all day watering things. If you're gone at work all day.....finish
this thought yourself.