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Gardening

LaydeeBug

(10,291 posts) Mon Apr 3, 2017, 09:16 PM Apr 2017

So I am growing clematis up my mailbox post and am getting ready to fertilize [View all]

so since I will be (gently) digging up some soil to accomplish this, I was thinking of panting some annuals or maybe other perennials to protect their delicate little feet.

I am in zone 7b, and want to stay in a cooler color palette.

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So I am growing clematis up my mailbox post and am getting ready to fertilize [View all] LaydeeBug Apr 2017 OP

Is there a question in there???? dixiegrrrrl Apr 2017 #1

Vinca? radical noodle Apr 2017 #2

I need to check into periwinkle if it thrives with low maintenance care peacebuzzard Apr 2017 #3

If you want ground cover radical noodle Apr 2017 #7

Thanks! Just found this group, in the right season! peacebuzzard Apr 2017 #8

You're quite welcome! radical noodle Apr 2017 #9

wow...thanks for that. nt LaydeeBug Apr 2017 #5

You're welcome! radical noodle Apr 2017 #6

I'm in zone 7b! Previous post suggestion of vinca annuals is sprinkleeninow Apr 2017 #4

I just realized that it is periwinkle (Vinca) that I have growing around my house peacebuzzard Apr 2017 #10

I have never planted periwinkle (vinca) and it just started growing peacebuzzard Apr 2017 #11

Something was amiss with my comment. Yes, vinca is periwinkle, a vine. I meant to advise planting sprinkleeninow Apr 2017 #12

Ai chihuahua! Man, I'm loopy. I elaborated re: vinca, periwinkle and impatiens and replied to sprinkleeninow Apr 2017 #13

also, do I stop feeding them when they bloom? LaydeeBug Apr 2017 #14