u/CHIMERIQUES

Oakleaf Hydrangea...too late to amend soil?

I planted an oakleaf hydrangea (munchkin) in a spot that gets maybe 4 hours of sun a day (mostly morning but some evening, we have an east facing backyard) in between two mature trees, a very large pine of some kind and a birch. I amended the soil when I planted with earthworm castings and bone meal but I didn't add any compost to the soil as it seems pretty rich with all the tree droppings.

I have potting soil and a big bag of compost that I was going to use for one of my raised beds...but do you think the oakleaf could use some more nutrients? I know I'm pushing my luck with only 4 hours, but I've seen some conflicting information about how much shade is too much for oakleafs, so I'm going to try my luck! I'm in zone 8b, the pacific northwest.

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u/CHIMERIQUES — 9 days ago
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My irises survived!

I posted here last fall in a bit of a panic because I planted my irises in late October instead of summer per Schreiners guide for my zone. I am happy to report 4 varieties have bloomed so far with more on the way! In order the names are handful of magic, flying solo, charismatic, and breathtaking! :)

u/CHIMERIQUES — 17 days ago

Saw this bird wading around the Puget Sound in Washington state. Merlin picked up a black bellied plover but the beak seems way too long. Legs seem too short for yellow legs (greater or lesser) but maybe I'm wrong?

Please help :')

u/CHIMERIQUES — 17 days ago