something to ponder for me
- To: Perennials list
- Subject: something to ponder for me
- From: P*
- Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 17:22:59 -0600
Since I can't grow anything right now (despite 70 degree temps in Nov in
Zone 5), and I don't have money yet to order for next year, I'm planning
a garden in my head and need advice.
I have an area of my yard I would like to turn into sort of a *tamed
prairie*. It's full sun, out of range of the hose (although I could
carry a bit of water if necessary), and all grass (lawn) at this time.
I have horrendous clay soil -when amended is nice, but left as is, is
atrocious. How do I start my prairie? I have the plants picked out,
natives and such, but I'd like to know if I need to till up the grass,
remove it all together, or can I sprinkle seed over the grass and let
the growing plants shade it out . . . .what does anyone suggest?
I'm open to any and all suggestions - since I have all winter to plot
and plan.
Thanks in advance.
--
Pat Mitchell
pattm@execpc.com
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