It seems like my ajuga took a few years to really look good and take off. Might leave them be at this point, and see what they do next year. ???

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some of mine are in some really poor soil& others are in richer soil,they do better with sun,but can thrive in shade.I can't say I always use good garden manners either......Just days ago I was digging some hibiscus seedlings to relocate and an ajuga plant came'unearthed' I kinda rudely stuck shovel in spot wiggled a space shoved plant back in& stepped on it and have keept that spot watered.Now I got some baby off sets off some I planted in a bed which the whole bed actully ain't too happy,but the ajuga moved there is just sitting looking the same,(But I kinda think that beds soil is like concrete& will likely be doing another plant move-about from that bed to revamp it)
So hows your soil texture wise?I have a 4 way analizer to check my soil,but it don't help me nutrient wise.just PH/Fertilizer& moisture& lighting.
Describe their look of death,leaves shrivleing or drying or turning colors.
Besides adding peat to bed you can add organic mix or mushroom compost its just a $1 a bag or they'll have an azealia mix for acid plantings or a landscape mix.

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Ajuga............Needs Well Drained acid Loom soil........
However it doesnt like real dry either.

dodge

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Young transplants need to be watered daily until they get settled in, especially if they are planted in the sun. Once they are established, they aren't really picky about conditions. I have them in full sun, part sun, full shade, etc. and the soil is different in all the beds. But they are all thirsty critters. Could you possibly take another picture that shows more detail and isn't washed out from too much sunlight? In the picture you posted, the plant appears to be in a rock bed\garden???

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TulsaRose,
I will take a new pic tomorrow.
The other was taken at night.
This is the area where the ajugas are trying to grow, as border.
front yard
Tammy

planting newb

WOw your sure a good newbie......did you lay the block yourself?

dodge

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Plantingnewb

That is great ...Family harmony........ajuga, I thought looked like a primrose...

Dont worry too much of it ....Some plants are just down right stubborn.....Lots die for me ..
Just when you think you know what your doing , mother nature deals a suprise..

Keep gardening.

dodge

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Well, Tammy, at this stage, looks like Time and Mother Nature will determine how your Ajuga makes out. I would give it a diluted fertilizer drink about once a week for awhile and hope for the best. Mine are so old and established, it's hard to remember when they were tiny plants like yours. :-) Don't give up!!!

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Rosie z7a

Dixie

Perhaps it is a shade lover.....SOme are and some arent.

dodge

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