Okay, so I stumbled upon this “Thomas Barker Jasmine Block” thing and figured, why not give it a shot? I’ve been trying to get more into gardening, and this seemed like a manageable project. Here’s how it went down.
Getting Started
First, I needed to actually find the materials. I mean, what even is a Thomas Barker Jasmine Block? Turns out, it’s just a fancy way of saying a pre-made block of jasmine. My local garden center had a few, thankfully. They weren’t exactly cheap, but I figured it was worth it for the convenience.
Planting This Beast
Next up, the planting. I dug a hole in my garden, about twice the size of the root ball of the jasmine block. The instructions said to make sure the soil was well-draining, so I mixed in some compost to loosen things up. I’m not gonna lie, my soil is pretty much clay, so this took a little while.
Then, I carefully removed the jasmine block from its container. The roots were all tangled up, which, I guess, is expected. I gently teased them apart a bit, hoping to encourage them to spread out once planted.
I plopped the block into the hole, making sure the top of the root ball was level with the ground. Then, I backfilled the hole with the soil-compost mix, tamping it down gently as I went. Gotta make sure it’s snug, right?
Watering and Waiting
After planting, I gave it a good, deep watering. I read somewhere that jasmine likes moist soil, but not soggy. So, I’m aiming for that sweet spot.
- Water deeply: Gave it a good soak after planting.
- Check soil moisture: Poke my finger in to see if it’s dry.
- Fingers crossed: Hoping I don’t kill it!
The Results (So Far)
It’s been a few weeks now, and, surprisingly, it’s still alive! I’ve been watering it regularly, whenever the soil feels dry to the touch. I even added a little bit of fertilizer, just for good measure. I noticed there were tiny buds and I am very exciting!
There are a few new leaves sprouting, and it seems to be settling in nicely. It’s not blooming yet, but I’m staying optimistic. I’ll keep an eye on it and see how it goes. Maybe I’ll actually get some of those fragrant jasmine flowers after all!
In conclusion, this is how I plant my Thomas Barker Jasmine Block, easy and successful. Hope this helps if you’re trying this at home too!
