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Re: [PRIMROSES] New Member Bio

In a message dated 97-12-30 08:45:01 EST, lowery@TEAMZEON.COM writes:

<<  This is a pretty substantial area that I would
 like to try to cultivate.   I want to take on the task of planting
 something under those old trees.  They have huge roots and the soil is a
 hardpan clay that gets very little moisture as it is a good distance from
 my outside faucets and my longest hose will not reach the back of my yard
 (I can't afford an irrigation system yet!).  I'm scared of smothering the
 roots with mulch, but yet I would love to have something besides grass and
 weeds.  And how in the world do you dig around those tree roots to amend
 the soil??  >>

Welcome to the list!

I would suggest raised beds. These can be done with or without walls. I use
Indiana brownstone and Wisconsin cobblestones and build the beds up about 8".
Your light condition is ideal for hostas and many other shade tolerant genera.
Clyde Crockett
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