10 Gardening Tips For Growing Fence-Consuming Silver Lace

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00:0010 Gardening Tips for Growing Fence-Consuming Silver Lace

00:04Monitor and manage invasiveness

00:07Install 8-12-inch deep barriers and pull young runners promptly to contain vigorous spread beyond fences and landscapes

00:15Provide sturdy support structures

00:18Use galvanized steel or vinyl-coated mesh anchored to posts to support heavy blooms and encourage vertical training

00:26Prune strategically after flowering

00:29Prune flowering shoots by one-third after peak bloom to redirect energy, reduce seeding, and improve air circulation

00:36Choose an appropriate planting site

00:39Plant in full sun and well-drained soil and amend clay with organic matter and sand to prevent root rot

00:46Encourage beneficial insects

00:48Interplant native wildflowers to attract pollinators and provide bare soil patches for ground-nesting bees, enhancing bloom set and fragrance

00:58Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

01:02Apply 2 inches of organic mulch, keeping it from stems to conserve moisture, deter weeds, and nurture soil organisms

01:10Fertilize with a balanced approach

01:13Use a light, slow-release, balanced fertilizer in spring and avoid excess nitrogen to favor blooms over rampant foliage

01:20Water deeply, but infrequently

01:24Water deeply every 7-10 days during droughts

01:27Allowing surface soil to dry, promoting deep roots and resilient stems

01:32Sow seeds cautiously, or remove spent blossoms

01:36Collect or remove spent panicles before seeds mature to prevent wind-dispersed volunteers

01:41And dry blossoms for potpourri instead

01:44Monitor for pests and diseases

01:46Inspect monthly for scale and mildew

01:49And improve airflow through pruning

01:51And treat scale with horticultural oil when necessary

01:54If necessary

01:55See you later

01:59Bye

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