I Planted A Basham Party Pink Crepe Myrtle March 2021. It Has Grown Maybe 3-4\

Question

ard clay. I fertilized it in March of this year and keep it watered. It’s in full sun. I expected a lot more growth, since it is supposed to be a fast growing tree. Any thoughts as to what could be wrong, or what I can do to help it?

Answer 1

Likely, it is the hard clay. I would opt to create a mulch bed, and add or invite earthworms to the area. This is the best, and easiest, way to loosen up compacted soils.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/how-to-easily-improve-your-clay-soil.htm

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

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/benefits-of-garden-worms.htm