Re: [SG] Rhododendrons
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- Subject: Re: [SG] Rhododendrons
- From: M* T* <m*@CLARK.NET>
- Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 02:12:19 -0400
Betty,
Like Gene, I plant Rhododendrons high in my clay soil. In fact, I generally
set them on top of the existing grade and build up around them with my
"mix". Usually have to do a bit of retaining with a few rocks or logs, so
that the mix is flat on top when done and not a mound that can be washed
off the rootball in a hard rain or which sheds water off the rootball.
Goal is to keep them continually moist but give them excellent drainage.
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
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> From: Betty Barrows, Kinderhook, NY <Betbarr@AOL.COM>
> Date: Tuesday, April 20, 1999 9:48 AM
>
> Thanks, Gene for sending the very practical information I need. I think
I'd
> better go find a bucket of sand to add to the mix - it will help with
this
> clay soil!
>
> We're warming up slowly - if you blur your eyes you can almost imagine a
> green haze weaving through the treetops I love this robin - when those
of
> us in warmer climes describe their spring gardens, I get such a kick out
of
> knowing it's all ahead of us here!
>
> Betty Barrows
> Kinderhook, NY Zone 5
