It died. Last summer, I thought it was to dry,(we had a drout) that was not it. I had a lot of worms and they airated the soil real good. Would this have disterbed the roots to much? I was quite a large bush for 2 yrs. But the leaves and all little by little dried up. I also had a mole for a short time? Feahter
feather, what zone are you in? The same thing happened to my sage plant. I think maybe the plant is only good for 3 or 4 years. then you have to take a root from it and plant a new plant. Thats what i did. My new one is flurishing.
I'm a zone 4 and have had sage in for 3 years without doing a thing to it. It's done better than any of my other herbs, except maybe the mint and lemon balm. The shrub is nearly 2' high at full growth and one of the last herbs to die back in the winter, which starts at the end of October here. Drought has never been a problem, either. It seems to hold up under some pretty adverse conditions. I've never heard of one dying after a few years, but perhaps that's part of being in zone 7. I'll have to wait and see if it takes off again this year, but have no reason to doubt that it will. Earthworms or red wigglers shouldn't bother the roots. They only do good things in a garden, as far as I know. Sorry I couldn't be of more help to you.
I read some where that sage should be moved every 2 yrs. But I know of no one that does this. I was beautiful and large till then. Must have been the mole. My cat took care of him,(although a little late. maybe someone can tell me how to get rid of the little devils, I know about mole beans but is thre another way?
If you have a strong tummy this will work.Dig out small holes in the moles tunnel.Unwrap and roll up Juicy Fruit gum,must be that flavor.Plop into the holes.They will eat it but kill them. They are voracious incectavores,they may be a blessing.I know I could never use that method myself but it is an option.What type of sage was it? I have read and noticed with mine that a good prun can be very benefical.
