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Q.Goldilocks Creeping Jenny – Recently Planted – Brown Edges On Leaves

Zone 30548 | ozonasusan@gmail.com added on May 16, 2022 | Answered

I planted creeping jenny, the goldilocks version, at my new house in Georgia Zone 7. I think I planted it 6-8 weeks ago and spaced it to fill in for ground cover. Now the leaves have developed brown edges. Any help is appreciated

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BushDoctor
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Answered on May 16, 2022

I suspect one of two things. Both can be tested.

Overwatering can cause this. This is the primary cause for a new planting to fail. Make sure that the soil has a chance to dry out, thoroughly, down to 2 or 3 inches before watering, until established.

Another thing that I notice is that the soil is covered in Pine needles. I would test the pH of the soil to ensure that it is not too acidic. This needs to be within the range of 6.0 to 6.8.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/test-soil-for-pests-and-diseases.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/making-sure-soil-drains-well.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/creeping-jenny/creeping-jenny-ground-cover.htm

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