The Bones Of Winter
Christopher CNC
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Comments (3)Hi Phil, Some experts will probably chime in soon, but until then, here's what I know: Avocados will not tolerate having their roots tampered with. Never plant, weed, rototill, or dig under an avocado. The roots also need to stay cool and moist, so you should mulch heavily. I leave all of the leaves under the trees and throw my extra grass clippings under there too. Avocados need quite a bit of water and nitrogen. Most of the feeder roots are at the surface of the soil down to about a foot (or two, depending on soil). This means you have to water them frequently. They also have deeper roots so you have to water deeply on occasion. If they do not get enough water when the fruit are developing they will drop all of the fruit. Avos can get Oak Root Fungus, so you should not plant oak trees near avocados. Fuertes, according to other posters here, take a long time to get established and to produce. Good luck. Renee...See MoreShare your experience - Growing Tropical Plants!
Comments (3)Where do you live in GA? I'm in Atlanta and my Poms are in the ground and they are now fruiting. Plum trees are hardy, we grew them in Canada, many olives are hardy here. I do not grow many plants that are not hardy (no window space for winter). If you choose to grow many tropical plants you'll have to water frequently (hard during water bans) bring anything in that is truly tropical (it will die in winter while not being hardy). Make sure your pots are HUGE, big enough to old more soil than root ball so that your pot has space for soil to hold water and nutrients. Fertilize frequently (water leeches the fertilizers), every few years you either have to go up a pot size or two, or root trim your plants to keep anything large an appropriate size for the container. That is a lot of work for what might be little reward (small fruit plants)....See MoreMy hostas are now all in storage!
Comments (4)two things .... you do NOT want them bone dry later in winter .... check them ever two weeks or so .... if the soil is looking real dry ... add a cup of snow.. or a couple ice cubes ... and on a warm day .... it will melt.. and add just a LITTLE moisture.. DON NOT WATER WITH A WATERING CAN ... dormant hosta do NOT need water ... but you dont want media wicking moisture from a dormant root ... so keep shoveling access back there .. so you can open the door ... second.. pile everything on top of them ... a chair or two or some such.. easy to move ... i know you have limited space ... but dont jam yourself indoors ... you can get ice cube holders at the dollar store.. and if its cold enough.. they will freeze on your porch ... eh??? ken...See Morerecommend shady trellis vine
Comments (1)http://www.virtualplanttags.com/DroughtTolerantVines.htm Star Jasmine and Carolina Jasmine work for me. You should choose according to how strong the trellis is(a purple allamanda broke down my lighter trellis). No plant is drought tolerant until it is well established. Good luck, Barbie...See Morenicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
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