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I thought I found a link before about what I need to grow my potatoes, but today can't find it. I am buying my soil this weekend, and need to make sure I get the right stuff! So, I'm growing them in tires, and forgot what they like for soil.… More
Hi everyone, Can anyone identify the following: Tall (about 18 in.), spiky uneven leaves, little blue flower with what looks like 2 yellow eyes and a yellow mouth (sort of an iris shape I think). I planted these from tiny bulbs, they sprouted like palm leaves and now have taken… More
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I really enjoy this website but it is interfering with getting anything done these days! There is so much good information that I just keep reading and reading and hours later I'm still reading! You all are great resources and I find myself continuely chucking outloud at many of the… More
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I was just reading the thread about planting trees in fall. I'm thinking about digging up a small mimosa and moving it to my new garden spot. When would be the best time to actually dig up a small tree? And how big a plant should I choose? More
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I would like to put in a shade garden under a canopy of trees in my backyard. The ground is full of little tree roots. Does anyone know if I could get around it by planting little plants so I don't need big holes, and then adding a layer of… More
Could you recommend something to plant under pine trees? I am not a lover of them but they do shield us from the highway. What will grow well under them? Thanks for all replies. Brandy More
Ok, I will admit that I have been checking out other forums also but you guys are the BEST! I have read that my Wax Myrtles can adapt to any soil but prefer slightly acidic and well draining soil.(my soil drains FAST!) They stated to "modestly amend with organic matter"… More
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I have a question about planting trees. I have about 15 feet between my house and my neighbors fence (the total square footage of where I want to do some work is roughly 680 sqr ft.). That side of the house gets full western exposure and the sun can be… More
:) Hello, Ok so here is my first (of many I don't doubt) fact finding missions. Although I am no where near planting anything ( I have a great deal of de-jungelising to do first), I do have to buget, and to do so, it would be nice to have… More
The back portion of my yard was wooded and very secluded when we first moved into our house 10 years ago. Over the years, the trees and shrubs have been dying off and becoming more sparse. What ever I seem to plant does not do well. I am looking for… More
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