Don’s Expert Answers: Can only ding less than a foot into soil, not soil it looks like road base.

Question From:
Denise Marr in Seven Hills, Seven Hills New South Wales

Nature of problem:
Can only ding less than a foot into soil, not soil it looks like road base.

Type of Plant (if known):
Crepe Myrtle

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
No flowers only buds

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Crap

How often do you water the plant:
Two to three days Summer may be more if over 40degrees.

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
Abt 7 hours a lot more in summer

How long since you planted it:
Two years

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
cow manure

Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
Ground

What other treatments have you given the plant:
none

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Other Comments:
I would like to transplant this into a pot and feed is it possible when and with what. Last spring – summer Buds but no flowers.
My mum used to put tea leaves onto the soil and her’s was beautifull.
Thank You so much for your time.
Denise Marr

Answer:
Hi Denise, Crepe myrtles do best in the ground. Even Seven Hills soil is good enough for them. Try to dig it over a bit and use some EveryDrop soil wetting agent. If you must pot it up, choose a pot no less than 60cm in diameter and use a premium potting mix, and do it now. Don