Can I cover the bottom foot of wisteria in soil?

Question

I have a wisteria growing against a wall which I would like to build a raised bed against. This would probably mean having to bury about a foot of wisteria under new soil. Would this be bad for the plant?

Answer 1

We don't recommend this. It doesn't always result in the death of the plant, but it increases the likelihood of infection. When you water the first time, replace 1/4 of the water with hydrogen peroxide. This will help kill anything off that could potentially harm the plant. Just monitor for any changes, and if you start to notice a decline in the plant's health, then uncover the plant again.