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Sally M. Williams
Sally M. Williams
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Sally M. Williams replied to Natalie Skadra's discussion 'Rabbits destroying my plants'
Try Liquid Fence. It's worked better for me than anything else. You can buy it at Home Depot, Suburban Lawn & Garden, and Family Tree Nursery. It's cheapest to buy the concentrate and mix it with water in a small sprayer. Spray your…
Feb 12, 2010
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Sally M. Williams replied to Kevin P. Kennally's discussion 'Endless Summer Hydrangea'
A few weeks ago I heard a discussion on the Toby Tobin radio show that many people didn't get blooms from their hydrangeas this year. I had the same problem -- I only got one bloom from my Endless Summer, and about 5 blooms from my Annabelle.…
Oct 1, 2009
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Sally M. Williams replied to Pedro calderon's discussion 'Hydrangeas'
Pedro, I heard a discussion on the Toby Tobin radio show that many people didn't get blooms from their hydrangeas this year. I had the same problem. The suggestions they had for next year are: 1) For winter, try to protect the branches as much…
Oct 1, 2009
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Sally M. Williams replied to Kathrine L. Oskison's discussion 'Garden hoses.'
I have a Never Kink brand hose that does not kink. It was quite expensive (around $50.00 or more as I recall), and it withstands lower temperatures (still flexible at 40 degrees). This spring I bought another Never Kink brand hose at Sam's Club…
Oct 1, 2009
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Do you have any KC area sources for reasonably priced landscape stone/rock?

I want to build a small dry-stack stone wall in my garden. Do you have any Kansas City area sources for reasonably priced (cheap would be even better) landscape stone or rock? I am looking for cheaper prices than Suburban Lawn & Garden. Thanks! Sally
Discussion posted by Sally M. Williams Jun 23, 2009
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Sally M. Williams replied to Nonnie Browne's discussion 'Double planting over my climbing rose?'
I planted a different climbing rose on each side of my arbor. Eden (pale pink) on one side, and Climbing Iceberg (white) on the other.
Jun 11, 2009
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Sally M. Williams replied to Julie Hull's discussion 'Shade Garden Suggestions'
I like Brunnera Jack Frost and Bleeding Hearts. If you want shrubs, try rhododendrons, azaleas, and hydrangeas. if you want to brighten the shade, plant hostas that are yellowish or lime in color. Sum & Substance and Guacamole are a couple of my…
Jun 11, 2009
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Sally M. Williams replied to Willie's discussion 'Has anyone used Earth Rite Super Stuff?'
Update to my previous comments: the Earth Right did work on the area over my French drain. It is no longer soggy for several days after normal rainfall. However, I don't expect it to drain quickly when we have 3 inches of rain in one day like…
Jun 11, 2009

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At 11:23am on February 26, 2009, Donna SenayDonna Senay said…
my sister planted azaleas on the south side and they did not do any good so I told her to plant them on the north side and they have done wonderfully.
At 4:01am on January 13, 2009, Glenna ToddGlenna Todd said…
Thanks Sally. Good information. I have an empty lot next door to me that hasn't been built on. I am thinking about setting out some raised beds for veggies this year. The way the clay is right now it is so hard I don't b elieve a tomato could even take root :o) We have a Family Tree Nursery here in Liberty so I'll bet they carry the compost also. I will sure seek out the Earth Right. Do you use it on your grass as well as planting beds?
At 2:28pm on January 10, 2009, Glenna ToddGlenna Todd said…
Read with interest your comment about the cotton burr compost for clay soil. Where can you purchase this?
At 8:44am on January 10, 2009, Shelly MarshShelly Marsh said…
Sally,

Presently I do not have a compost pile but plan on starting one this spring. There are a couple of things that you need for good compost. You need a fair amount of sun as well as a product (can't think of it's name at the moment) that will help break everything down. You also have to religiously turn or "stir" your pile to make sure there is good air circulation. At our old house we bought one of those compost bins from Gardener's Supply which you could spin and it was pretty easy. I must say that I did seem to forget about it which is not a very good thing. My problem tends to be asethetics. If it doesn't look good it doesn't belong in the garden. I am going to give it another whirl because it is the right thing to do. I hope I answered your question in a round about way. Good luck!

Shelly
At 3:57pm on January 8, 2009, Shelly MarshShelly Marsh said…
Hi Sally,

Welcome to The Savvygardener Community! I love the fact that you have had the opportunity to garden in more than one place. I grew up in Kansas and I am pretty sure that I will die in Kansas :) You're right....the soil here is awful but composting is the way to go. I always amend the soil everytime I plant something. It really does make a difference. Check in often to ask or answer questions. I think this will be a fun place to share our different styles of gardening. Enjoy!

Shelly

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About Me:
I've been an avid gardener for about 10 years -- ever since I moved from a condo to my first house. My love of gardening comes from my grandmother, who was famous for her beautiful yard. My gardening experience is all in zone 5, in St. Louis, MO (similar to KC, but less clay), Appleton, WI (OMG those long, long winters), and now I've been in Kansas City since Oct., 2007. Can't believe the hard clay here -- it's awful!!! (Thank God for Earth Right.) Planting, digging, pruning, weeding, feeling the breeze, listening to the birds -- it's all therapy for me. Last summer I completely re-landscaped my back yard including 50 new shrubs. Then in the fall I landscaped the south side of my house with a border of evergreens and flowering shrubs (azaleas, lilacs, weigela, roses). Can't wait to see how it all comes back this spring. I like English-style perennial borders and shade gardening.
 
 
 

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