I planted several flowering plants in my flower bed, but now they look droopy and almost sick?

There are several different kinds, Salvia, Foxglove, Lamb's Ear, Garden Phlox, Day Lily. I put top soil and peat humus in the flower bed and mixed it in with the existing soil. I water them every day. What else should I be doing to perk them up? I'm in Michigan. It's been pretty warm lately.

I planted several flowering plants in my flower bed, but now they look droopy and almost sick?
Hello Neighbor -I'm in Michigan too, the nights here are still a bit too cool to put plants out - I suspect your plants problem s are a combination of being put out way tooo early, and overwatering. You should have waited till after May 15th -20th (last frost date) to put store bought, and young seedlings out. in the ground. The ground should be 50 degrees.

I forgot my moonflower seedlings outside last night and they were droopy this morning too. Tonight I brought them in because we - you included - are under a frost advisory tonight. Hope you covered them w/ newspaper.

Next year, even if we have warm days, wait. Wait till *after* May 15-20th to plant your gardens. You can never trust Mother Nature!

Your plants should be ok. BTW - they don't need that much water! Maybe once a week should do. The peet and topsoil should hold the water for at least a week. Cover them with newspapers at night for the next week. Good luck!
Reply:My vote is overwatering. Once established they should only need watering in dry spells.



Try Canna. You can't over water them!
Reply:You could try some Miracle-Gro and see if that helps
Reply:It sounds like you are over watering. Is your flower bed in full sun or shade?
Reply:too much water will cause weak stems which is causing the "droopy" plants! Too much sun can also cause this! Don't be scared to move ur plants if they receive to much sun! Too much sun can do too much damage sometimes and it helps to move them sometimes!