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Re: [SG] Soil was Re: Lysimachia purpurea

Deb, frankly I am unable to think of much that wouldn't do
better in raised beds.  Maybe some bog plants would like to just
be plunked into that soil.  My veggies are in constructed beds
(wood) and my other gardens are all raised by virtue of deep
digging and *lots* of amendments.  I don't think you can err
with raising the beds.  Best of luck,

jaime

> I was wanting it for raised beds mainly for Dahlias, Cut flowers, Roses, etc.
> I do have clay soil, and I have been adding alot of the things you mentioned
> in the established beds for a few years now and they slowly seem to be
> improving and I have tried planting things that could tolerate the clay (
> especially 2 of my beds that I didn't do much with at first).  I think the
> Dahlias will do better in raised beds.  What do you think?  Any suggestions
> would be appreciated!
>
> Deb(Indy/Zone5?)
>
>
jknoble@warwick.net
NW NJ, zone 6/5
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