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Re: [SG] New Clay Hosta Beds

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>From:         Kathleen Meistrell <meistrel@NWARK.COM>
>Subject:      Re: [SG] New Clay Hosta Beds
>To:           shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
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>>I want to open a new hosta bed in what is midwestern clay.  What type
of
>>amendments do you use?
>>Jan - Zone 5, Indiana
>        A truck load of sand would help loosen up your clay.  10-20-10
is a
>good all purpose chemical fertilizer.  Some compost or organically rich
top
>soil would help.
>
>        Kathy (zone 5b-6a) in Fayetteville, Arkansas
>
JAN,
Unless your clay is a lot different than Georgia clay!
clay+sand=brick
Pine Forest Gardens Grower of Quality Hostas
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