Okay, so “regan bush”… I’d never heard of it before today, sounds a bit odd, to be honest. But my friend insisted it’s a cool little gardening trick, so I gave it a shot. I’m all about experimenting in the garden, you know?
Getting Started
First, I grabbed a few small, kinda bushy plants from my local nursery. I think they were some type of evergreen, the label wasn’t super clear. I made sure they weren’t too big, about a foot tall each. Then I dug up some space in my flower bed – nothing fancy, just a cleared-out area where I could put these little guys.
Planting the Bush
I placed the plants pretty close together, almost touching. I guess that is the whole “bush” part of it. I’d normally give plants more room, but that’s what I saw my friend do with it. I watered them thoroughly after planting, making sure the soil was nice and damp. It’s been a hot week, so I figured they’d need a good drink.
The Waiting Game
Honestly, there wasn’t much to do after that. I just kept an eye on them, making sure they didn’t dry out. I added a bit of mulch around the base to help retain moisture, because, why not? I checked on them every day, giving them a little water if the soil felt dry to the touch.
The Result (So Far)
It’s only been a week, so it’s hard to say if this “regan bush” thing is a total success. The plants are still alive, which is always a good sign. They do look a little fuller, kind of blending together into one bigger, bushier shape, which I suppose is the point. I’m gonna keep watering and watching.
- Grabbed small, bushy plants.
- Dug up some space in my flower bed.
- Placed plants very close together.
- Watered very thoroughly after planting!
- Added mulch around base of plants.
- Checked them every day.
I’m no gardening expert, but I like to try new things. If it turns into something cool, I’ll definitely post an update. If not, well, at least I tried, right?
