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Georgia Gardener

new plot!

15 years ago

My husband just cut down three dogwoods, which were dead and/or dying, so now we have a good place for a new bed. Presently we have sod in most of the area, although in early spring we have paperwhites and daffodils that pop up. We also have a walk with english ivy, daylilies, and a tea olive bordering it. We want to replace the sod with something pretty and useful. Due to some remaining pecans and dogwoods surrounding the area and because it is right next to the house, we have partial shade. We have acid soil, sandy loam. Any ideas for what plants I should try? I really wanted to do strawberries with a smattering of herbs and flowers. Is that advisable?

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rosiew
15 years ago
Pics would be a huge help, Luna. Will be fun helping you 'mentally' plant it.
trivedi_south
15 years ago
Luna..you can get southern gardening magazine(s)/books. Most of the time the magazines carry design articles on what goes well with what combinations, height of the plant (tall plants in center and taper off), color scheme etc. I would definitely take help of that. Also I would go to a nursery I like the most and ask the agent to help pick out plants. Taking pictures of the area (like Rosiew suggested) would be of gr8 help as well in getting advice.
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zzackey
15 years ago
I would go or call the local agricultural extension agent. They have free pamphlets on strawberries and can answer any question you have.

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