How to Plant Jasmine
Jasmine is a beautiful flowering vine that can also be trained to grow as a bush. It is a aromatic addition to any garden. However, planting it does take some careful planning so that it doesn't encroach or destroy anything else in your garden. Here are a few steps on how to plant the sensational smelling jasmine in your garden at home! Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Locate an area in your yard. The good news is that jasmine will tolerate an array of soils. Everything from sandy to clay. But the tough thing is that jasmine prefers as much sun and little shade as possible. If your yard is thick with trees, you may have to do a bit of trimming before planting jasmine.
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Purchase jasmine from your local nursery. Visit your local nursery and describe to them the area you are trying to grow jasmine in. They will advise you of how many plants you'll need. Remember over time one jasmine vine can grow quite large, so you may only need a few plants to cover a large area. Also describe to the associates at the nursery if you plan to trim the jasmine as a shrub or if you want it to grow in vine form, as this will also make a difference.
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Dig holes. When digging the holes for jasmine, be sure that they are placed at least eight feet apart. This sounds like quite a distance, but over time you'll see how beautifully jasmine spreads after you plant it in your graden. The holes should be equivalent to the pots you purchased the jasmine in. Usually this will be between 3 to 6 inches.
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Plant jasmine! Remove the jasmine from the pots and plant it in the previously dug holes. Cover with soil. Be careful not to "choke" the plant by covering it with too much soil at the base.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep soil moist for optimal growth. In the winter, as growing slows, hold back on watering.
If you are concerned about drainage, mulch the soil or add compost before planting. This will help ensure that the soil does not hold too much water.
Consider planting jasmine under a window. That way its beautiful smell can be enjoyed inside as well as outside!
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I just bought a jasmine got it planted do I take the bands off or just let them stay tied to the sticks?
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what zone does it grow in?
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Hi Can somebody tell me how to boost growth of a white jasmine I have planted 10 months ago but its growth seems too slow.
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I've wanted to plant jasmine for a while but thought it would be too hard to plant and maintain. After reading this on ehow, I'm ready to plant.
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Planted in a pot, during the winter it almost dried out, but now the leaves are sprouting beautifully. I cannot wait for the flowers.
