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Re: [SG] Welcome Cynthia

Hello Cynthia
        Welcome to a great group. Think you will enjoy yourself here.
        There are a few suggestions I would like to make. Can you contact the
previous owners to find out what they had planted in the way of shrubs and
how well they did with them? If you do not care for what they had planted
now is a good time to prepare the soil where the shrubs were removed. Then
you will be ready next spring for your foundation plantings. Have all
winter to read up on them and look at photos. It is important to establish
what you want in the shrubs and small trees first and then plant what goes
in between or beneath.
        Consider joining a local gardening club. Best source of information out
there for they will be your neighbors. Also a good way to meet other
gardeners and meet those in your new community. If you are into native
plants look for a local native plant society. Your local Chamber of
Commerce or garden editor of the paper should be able to assist.
        For a good basics book that is low in cost and has good photos I like
"Perennials: How to Select, Grow & Enjoy" by Harper and McGourtney
        Good luck and keep us posted.
        Gene Bush     Southern Indiana    Zone 6a     Munchkin Nursery
          around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com     http://www.munchkinnursery.com
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> From: Cynthia A Holysko (by way of Sherryl
Sandersfeld<shsande@ionet.net>) <caholysk@ALPHA.DELTA.EDU>
> To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
> Subject: Re: [SG] Welcome
> Date: Tuesday, October 06, 1998 5:23 PM
>
> I do not have a garden at this time. My husband and I bought an older
home
> this past summer.  However, I have a perfect place for a shade garden and
> need help with setting it up.  The whole yard needs help!!! The prior
> owners took out all of the shrubs and flowers so the house is really
bare.
> Over the next few months I am hoping for some help with the types of
> flowers and/or plants that would be best in this section.  It is next to
> the house, under a maple tree.  We are adding some new dirt to this area
> before trying to landscape and plant anything.
>
> Thank you for allowing me to join you.  I really don't have a green thumb
> and that is why I need as much help as possible.
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