Three things I wish someone had told me before growing Forsythia

After growing Forsythia for over a year here is what I'd tell a beginner.

First: watering in dry spells in the first two seasons after planting is not optional — it's the foundation everything else depends on. Second: failure to flower when pruned at the wrong time will happen and you should know how to handle it before it does. Third: a large container for a terrace or courtyard genuinely matters — the right position unlocks permanent woody structure providing year-round garden framework in a way a poor position never will. summer flowering on the current season's growth is the payoff for getting all of this right. It's worth every bit of effort.