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Re: Rose Soc., clay soil



On Thu, 19 Mar 1998 lowery@teamzeon.com wrote:

> The one in Louisville, Kentucky seems to favor the hybrid teas, too. 

> Anyone know why this seems to be so?  What is the fascination 
 

I think because hybrid teas are more conducive to interesting conversation
in the exhibit hall or display floor.  As you know, the bloom removed from
the old garden rose does not last, and does not convey the appeal of the
plant.  I agree with the previously stated comments; one can develop
networks in areas of interest. 

I must jump in on the discussion about clay soil. Did someone say they
were the clay (adobe) capitol? No, no, we are! I never amended with sand
because of the sand-makes-cement theory until last year. The result has
been remarkable. For the first time, when I put my hands in the soil, I'm
in love instead of struggling. I don't think anything will spare a
gardener the year after year experience of what works in your area.
Whatever you add to your soil, if your substrate is clay, nature will work
on the bed soil to try to revert it back to clay. What I have found to
help may not help someone in another environment. But for what it is
worth, I am now using the following method. Kill the grass. Till the bed.
Put down a layer of sand, then a layer of horse manure, and a fine layer
of alfalfa meal and bone meal. Till it in, and let it sit for a year.
RoundUp the weeds as they germinate. Plant your roses. JS.
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