Re: problem tree roots

Since you never freeze, I can't see any reason why your plants
wouldn't do just fine planted any time...they sure don't care if
they're dormant:-) Really, the main problem with planting things in
late fall or winter in cold climates is that they frost heave because
they haven't gotten their roots going enough to hold them in - and,
then, of course, they dry out and resent that.  But, when soil
doesn't freeze, you can plant about anything anytime.

And, I agree, plants are a lot happier in the ground than in a pot:-)

Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
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> From: Theresa <tchessie@comcast.net>
> I hope to plant during Xmas (wanted to do this about 2 months ago-
but life
> didn't allow it)  Since we never freeze, I think most things will
be fine,
> some will get planted when they are dormant, so I'll just need to
make sure
> not to bury anything below the existing level in the pots.
> 
> oh well- better late than never.  I'm sure the plants will be happy
to get
> out of the pots and off of my back porch.
> 
> Theresa

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