goldenrod

Goldenrod should be watered weekly. Water it deeply when the top 2 inches of soil appear dry. The best time to water is in the morning so that water has a chance to absorb into the soil before the heat of the day. During the summer, this plant may need to be watered twice a week. In winter, when the plant is dormant, you can reduce the watering frequency to just once per month, or when the soil appears dry.

Goldenrod (Solidago gattingeri) grows best in areas where it is exposed to 5-7 hours of full sun each day. In areas where the natural sunlight hours are fewer, it will require supplemental light provided by grow lights. To ensure that the goldenrod plant gets the right amount of light exposure, it should be placed in an area where it will receive direct sunlight for several hours each day. Additionally, the goldenrod should be shifted or rotated every few days to different spots in the yard in order to ensure that it receives an even, balanced light exposure.

Goldenrod (Solidago gattingeri) should be pruned annually in late winter, just before it begins to flower. This will help to ensure healthier growth and promote the formation of thick and bushy plants. Start pruning by removing dead and damaged stems, then reduce the height and width of the plants by cutting long stems back to a set of healthy buds. Be careful not to reduce the height of the stems too drastically, as this increases the risk of stem breakage. Additionally, leaves that have yellowed or died back should be cut away as these are weaker and more prone to disease and infection. Finally, prune off any straggly stems that are not in line with the overall shape of the plant.