2006-06-27 23:33:56 · 10 answers · asked by murry 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
If you want the plant to live, you probably need to dig a hole!
2006-06-27 23:58:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could place the plant on the ground with just the mulch, but to grow the plant must thrust it's roots in the ground and if it is too hard, the plant will die. By digging the hole you give the plant dirt around it to induce root growth and have a healthy plant. If seeds lay on the ground, as in spread by other plants, like trees, some will be able to get roots in the ground, most will not.
Digging the hole means a much greater chance of success.
2006-06-27 23:42:35 · answer #2 · answered by Seikilos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order for the plant to establish a good root base, it must be placed in the soil. Otherwise it may wither and die. Take the time to dig the hole! Plant and then put the mulch around it. Your garden will thank you for caring enough to do it right.
2006-06-27 23:46:31 · answer #3 · answered by Mary D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some plants are quite hardy & will survive with just some mulch surrounding the roots. Then there are plants which require extra care. The roots of any plant should be in direct contact with tilled soil so the roots can grow into the soil to anchor its position. If you are going to just put mulch around it make sure you are putting enough mulch to cover the entire root structure. The plant will rely on the mulch for stability until it grows enough to anchor itself in place. Good Luck
2006-06-27 23:45:15 · answer #4 · answered by curiousgeorge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but only if it is an annual. It may not do as well as if you planted it though. It helps if it is in a clay pot. But ok if is not becausse the roots will come out of the bottom holes. I wouldn't just put mulch around it. Dig a little of the dirt away then place the pot on that spot then put the mulch around the pot and don't forget to water.
2006-06-27 23:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by Deb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should, as a general rule, dig a hole. Having said that, I have taken some of my groundcovers and just placed them on the ground, and they've taken off. I've found that my baby's tears sedum will grow very easily, and my creeping thyme has done very well too. If it's a plant that grows by sending out rhizomes, I would think that it would do well enough by just placing it on the ground, or with just a very shallow hole. It may take the plants longer to become established, however.
2006-06-28 02:40:14 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you don't have to dig a hole but the dirt you set it on should be a good permeable soil. When I fix a basket or pot of flowers I put potting soil about 1/2 way up. Then I just set the flowers around on top of the dirt. Usually pretty crowded. I will sprinkle a little potting soil on top if there are gaps.
2006-06-28 02:11:46 · answer #7 · answered by Mache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About the only 2 things I know that you can actually plant by just putting mulch around is moss roses and hens and chickens. They are suculent plants and they'll be just fine.
2006-06-28 04:18:16 · answer #8 · answered by weezzie23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can but it depend on the plant, and it depends on your hands. My mom has a green thumb and even if she just push the tiny growing plant or a stem from a cut plant, it will survive and eventually grow as normal.
2006-06-27 23:38:36 · answer #9 · answered by phynx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must make a hole. Otherwise the roots will never grow.
2006-06-27 23:35:20 · answer #10 · answered by Superdog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋