Re: rocks
- Subject: Re: rocks
- From: E*@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2002 02:47:44 EST
In a message dated 12/5/02 4:47:44 PM Eastern Standard Time,
gentian21@insightBB.com writes:
> significant. When there are big rocks the root tips can touch the rocks and
> catch rainwater or dew that forms on the surface rock.
These are interesting comments. I have a huge old Kalmia or mountain laurel
which is the best plant in my garden. The previous owner either by design or
by accident planted it on the front south slope in dry miserable and
infertile soil. It is, however, nearly on top of a huge underlying rock that
rises out of the ground a few feet from the Kalmia. I have mulched this
plant and throw around some 5-10-5 once in a while but mostly the rock must
be source of it's health as it is never watered. I would guess it to be over
fifty years old.
I most certainly agree, rocks and water retention are related.
Claire Peplowski
NYS z4
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