Need Garden Help

MollyDR · 06-24-2011, 10:42 AM

We have very acidic gourd due to pine tree needles. We want to do a garden next year - ideas for making the ground more garden friendly?

Pixinator · 06-25-2011, 08:37 PM

MollyDR

I just googled "changing ground from acid to alkaline and came upon this website...How to Change Soil pH - More Acidic or Alkaline

or check with your local Ag rep for your area to see what they recommend.
Maybe you need to ammend the soil with ground lime.

MollyDR · 06-27-2011, 05:00 AM

Thank you so much! I never thought to call my local Ag rep!!

stamper1996 · 06-27-2011, 07:32 AM

I would see if you can bring a soil sample to a local university extension or Master Gardeners group for testing. They can tell you the ph of your soil and suggest ways to amend the soil based on what you'd like to grow there.

Inky_cheeks · 08-13-2011, 07:42 AM

I need some Gardeners advice... we have a house on the market in CO and it has been a recurring complaint that the back yard is not private enough... ugh! So my idea is to plant a string of bushes or trees along the fence line to hopefully create the illusion of privacy??? I cant think of another option and was wondering first, if any of you have any ideas/suggestions AND second, what kinds of plants/trees would be best for that in that area... the ground is pretty expansive I think they have said that there is a lot of bentanite (sp?) in the soil... THanks so MUCH for all your suggestions!!!

stamper1996 · 08-18-2011, 12:08 PM

@Inkycheeks--my editor lives in Denver and has tall privet hedges at the back of his property. You might check into trying those.

Since Colorado is pretty dry, look into tall xeric plants or tall native grasses. A Master Gardener from the area could offer suggestions too.

Freebird11 · 09-16-2011, 04:13 AM

Make beds oval Garden
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