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    Why remove leaves if going to return compost to soil?

    I`m all for leaving the leaves.Its adding valuable hummus and probably saving water next summer.It also slows down the growth of weeds in the...
    Post by: shoshe, Dec 30, 2009 in forum: Soils, Fertilizers and Composting
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    Ideas for existing pond - Smaller and Bog or ?

    Don`t give up yet.We went through the same with our koi pond.Try making hiding places in the deep end.Overturned clay pots or a section of pipe.Or...
    Post by: shoshe, Dec 26, 2009 in forum: Garden Design and Plant Suggestions
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    green steer manure

    I have spread fresh steer or chicken manure on empty beds in winter.As long as you don`t plan on planting for a couple of months it should be...
    Post by: shoshe, Jan 11, 2009 in forum: Soils, Fertilizers and Composting
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    outflow wind damaged hebe

    Thanks for the advice,Ron.It`s not looking too hopeful now.The bark is peeling off to reveal significant tissue damage.The stumps are still alive...
    Post by: shoshe, Jan 9, 2009 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    outflow wind damaged hebe

    My hedgerow of patty`s purple hebe looks terrible now that the snow has melted off.They are 3 years in this spot and I`d really like to save...
    Thread by: shoshe, Jan 4, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest