Re: sedums under tree?
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- Subject: Re: [SG] sedums under tree?
- From: M* T*
- Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2000 05:51:28 -0400
Like Diann, I have lots of plants under black locust. One of that
tree's few redeeming features is that it casts a very light shade, so
even many "sun lovers" get enough light in my climate. They are
brittle - always dropping bits and pieces - most complete with very
sharp thorns for you to kneel on or put a hand down on when weeding.
Garbage trees, IMO....seed all around and if the roots are injured,
sprout millions of suckers along them. But, you can grow a lot of
plants under their canopies.
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
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> From: Diann Barbee Thoma <diannthoma@EARTHLINK.NET>
> Date: Thursday, August 31, 2000 1:34 PM
>
> Our back yard is almost entirely shaded by big old black locusts.
I haven't
> had a problem with their roots, and have planted all sorts of shade
plants
> under and around them (although not right exactly next to them).
If you
> probe before plunging, you can easily avoid the occasion larger
(e.g., 1/2"
> and up) roots. I don't know how old they are, but their branches
seem kind
> of brittle, so there are some holes where sun comes through for
parts of the
> day that are good for the shade plants that like more sun.
>
> Diann
