Pearl

Fishbone,

I bought 3 year old Juniper Procumbens Nana 2 weeks ago, It went through hell the last 10 to 13 days. When it arrived it was 85 degrees outside, 2 days later it was 39 degrees at night, high of 45. 30 mph winds, rain, back to 80 degrees, no wind, back to 39 degrees. I did keep it out of the wind but was outside in 40 degree weather without any insulation, wasn't cold enough. It still looks great.

3 most important things to keeping you Nana smiling.

1.) Soil, if it has the same soil when it was bought, leave it till next spring. It's probably good for the next couple years. Most people sell their trees/shrubs with fresh soil. The 2 brands I mentiond in an earlier post are the 2 best soils money can buy. Don't try to make your own unless you know exactly what your doing. It's very very important the correct soil is being used.

2.) Water, do not use tap water, use 100% purified or distilled, I use distilled. As long as the top of the soil is wet or damp your ok for the next 2 to 4 days during winter. As for summer you may need to water once a day or every 2, 3 days. The soil will tell you when it's time.

3.) Winterizing, keep that Nana out of the house unless it's in a very cool room and only for 2 to 4 days, then back in the garage. I just looked at the weather in Nebraska and it's cold lol. High of 33, low 15. Insulate the pot itself as much as possible then put it into a styrofoam container then the mulch. That should help it survive. If it becomes 40 degrees or warmer outside, even for 1 day, take advantage of it and put it outside, until 39 degrees demands it go back into the garage, it's as simple as that.

Corey