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Need help with my yard - Zone 8; clay based soil
Comments (19)I have alot of clay and rock in my soil. I dig with an iron rod and then shovel and screen the larger rock and gravel out. And use 20 to 50% compost mixed in. You are not going to like doing this, but I dig to 2 or 3' deep and make pits to hold more moisture. Pit size is based on final, not initial plant size. So my pits are 2.5' to 8' wide. They sort of work like in ground planters. Everything does better this way. Hydrangeas love it. Before After 8' wide by 4.5" deep bog pit being readied to support Giant Chilean Gunnera. Bottom 3.5' of the pit was lined with plastic and water connection through the compost ammended soil connect with canna (non plastic lined) and Japanese Iris (plastic lined below 10"). Baby 5' Gunnera tinctoria just planted and watered. It takes 30 min to soak excess water through. Final area leaves 11'+ for plant expansion, which will be tight. Connecting Canna and Japanese Iris bog area area just after installation in late fall. Some of the Iris planted therein. Canna, Cardinal Flower planted in prepared bog areas in this yard. Bogs are both in stand alone installations as above and shallow shelves dug into the pond margins. A large single pond sheet covers the entire pond 15'x8.5'x3' and attached bog areas....See Morekitchen window view--not so pretty!!!
Comments (52)I agree wwith kiwikaryn. Some modern artificial grasses are indistinguishable from the real thing. And, yes, proper installation is crucial. susandawn, you'd be surprised how far artificial turf has come. Check out some of our grasses at our gallery at http://www.globalsynturf.com/gallery. We also have a warehouse in your area where you can check out our grasses in person or pick up free samples. The warehouse is located at 3320 E Miraloma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806. And like littlemissk mentioned, finding a good installer is key. We can help you find one in your area if you call us at 877-796-8873. littlemissk, all great recommendations you've made. The only tweak I would make is that artificial turf shouldn't be uprootable (even by a dog) if installed properly, i.e. with proper seaming and infilling. A good deodorizing infill to use is ZeoFill....See MoreGarden of weeds!
Comments (87)I am a farmer and my husband and I regularly uses all manner of chemicals on our paddocks as do most non organic farmers so that we can get the most out of the crops. I fully understand your concerns but it is unfortunately, the nature of the beast that people want hay and crops without weeds. My husband has done a chemical users course and has been trained in the correct use of the chemicals he both uses and doesn't use and I believe is very well informed. Have either of you done a course??...just read internet information? If you were a broadacre farmer, you might as well sell up as not use chemicals unfortunately!! I haven't told anyone that they must use glyphosate, my response came from questions asked....See MoreTree question zone 8-9 plz help!?
Comments (49)I am a Master Gardener in zone 9. I highly recommend selecting natives trees with the help of your local Extension Office for your county. In addition to zone, soils will have a big impact on growth rate and survivability. On of my favorite fast growers in actually a shrub, Bottle Brush. Bonus is that hummingbirds and butterflies love it. No need to consult an arborist for this. Head to a local nursery. They will also know what grows well and will likely purchase from local or regional sources. They will likely also provide a planting service. Tip: if you can choose between a larger or smaller specimen, generally choose small. It will likely adapt to its new surroundings faster and put on growth sooner, than a larger tree....See Morelinnea56 (zone 5b Chicago)
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