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I planted 4 spirea bushes in fall 2022. Two of those were replaced in spring of 2024. Only one of the replacement bushes is thriving. Meadowview Gr...
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Sick spirea bushes #879371
Asked July 30, 2024, 9:01 AM EDT
I planted 4 spirea bushes in fall 2022. Two of those were replaced in spring of 2024. Only one of the replacement bushes is thriving. Meadowview Growers, where I purchased the bushes, recommended I take a soil sample. How do I do that? I’ve included a photo of each of the two sick spirea and a pic of the front of the house with the two thriving spirea on the right and the sick spirea on the left. Home faces south.
Clark County Ohio
Expert Response
Ms Lindamood, a soil test is always a good idea. The fact sheets below will give you a lot of good information about the process and the ways to use the results of the tests.
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1132
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-0514
It is likely that you can pick up a test kit at your Clark County office of The OSU Extension Service, at:
3130 East Main Street
Springfield, OH 45505
Phone:<personal data hidden>
Thank you for your question. I hope this information is useful for you. We wish you success!
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1132
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-0514
It is likely that you can pick up a test kit at your Clark County office of The OSU Extension Service, at:
3130 East Main Street
Springfield, OH 45505
Phone:<personal data hidden>
Thank you for your question. I hope this information is useful for you. We wish you success!
