Re: rock garden
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- Subject: Re: rock garden
- From: J* B* <j*@gwi.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Nov 1997 09:24:55 -0500
Hello Cedar Rapids - Greetings from the Portland Maine islands in Casco Bay
(zone 4-5) where we have a foot of snow, but warmer temps (~27).
I don't have a rock garden by choice, I live on a giant rock with a few
pockets of dirt here and there. Heaths (Erica) and heathers (Calluna) won't
grow everywhere, but where they're happy they will make a wonderful addition
to your rock garden. The first few I planted didn't get enough sun (only
1/2 day) and were planted in sand. I moved them last spring to a spot
probably slightly more acidic and similar to what you described ... they
look much better. So much so, I'll plant a few more next year.
The other thing in their favor is that if there's a category below "novice"
gardener - I'm in that category and I managed to get them to grow. But,
I'll be interested in what the "real" gardeners have to offer. BTW, White
Flower Farm has a good selection.
Jackie Bell
Great Diamond Island
Zone 4-5
>One prime location: a flat 6-8' x 4' area in full sun until about
>4:30 p.m. Thinking of making a mound of soil (a sort of low berm) with
>rocks imbedded. Miniature or small plants probably best. Considering
>geranium, sedum, iris, hen & chicks. Need more recommendations. Want
>blooms all season, so need variety of plants. Local library lacks a good
>book on rock gardening.
>
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