Re: Rock garden w/herbs - QUESTIONS

Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 07:32:49 GMT
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Hey Amberbock,
Question; why are you using pine needles? Do you need to acidify the soil?
Bark mulch would probably be ok, but I think, since it's on a slope and is a
rock garden, you might consider small rocks such as river rock or gravel or
even white pebbles. Start a collection of statues, Japanese rock art, or add
a small fountain. That might be cool. Hope this helps.
J.Lane
"Amberbock" <email-address-deleted> wrote in message
news:wXaSa.248662$email-address-deleted...
> Well..., Let me start off by saying I'm new to this area. I used to live
in
> Florida where practically EVERYTHING grows!!
>
> Santa brought me a rock garden this year and I've been planting it with
> herbs [mostly], it's on a
> slight hill. Questions.
>
> 1. What can I plant between the stone steps. I have direct sun for most
of
> the day. I tried Elfin Thyme and it was fine for a while, but now it
dying.
> Maybe Sedum?
>
> 2. I put pine needles down, but it's all washed down to the bottom of the
> slope. Should I put bark or something heavier down? The herbs have to
fill
> in alot of places yet.... having some soil erosion problems.
>
> 3. I've planted 4 different thymes, lavender, mint, Russian sage, sage,
> rosemary, basil, and oregano. And it's wonderful to pick fresh herbs to
cook
> with!! Do you think they will survive the winter? I'm in Zone 6.
[Concord,
> NC] Would it help to "cover" them when the bad weather comes?
>
> Here's a photo.. if your interested
>
> Thanks In Advance.
> Dorothy
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