Went out about 10:30 or so ... watered a few things (didn’t get an inch of rain) & started digging holes. I got the Cinnamon Heart rose planted & the 3 gallon lilac (PW Scentara Double Blue) as well. The lilac hole was all clay, could not salvage any soil. Hopefully, the bagged topsoil & compost mix will work. Once the bush gets well-established, I think the roots will infiltrate the clay to some degree.
I am “done” for the day, having completed my self-imposed 2 hole per day limit. Mom: “I wish you could plant some of the RoS bushes today”. Nope, not happening! Down to the 5 RoS bushes. Tomorrow is shopping, mowing, cooking. Wednesday is company. Appointment Thursday & maybe a trip to the orchard. Friday & Saturday = company. Sunday, I am taking off, so it will be next week before I dig any more holes.
Our row of Lilacs, about 30 years old, time for pruning again - first big chore I tackled when I moved here 10 years ago - grow in full clay and don’t miss a beat. I’m sure yours will be just fine. :)
Glad you’re putting yourself on a hole-digging schedule! :)