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1 APR 03 by
Unregistered Guest
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Could someone tell me what is the best planting mix for roses in the Birmingham area? I am planting some on a hill, but in an area with a lot of clay. Thanks
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9 AUG 04 by
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Here is what I use in Birmingham: First throw out the hard clay soil you dug out of the hole, then
refill with a mixture of regular top soil, peat moss, soil conditioner,and some sand. Some people
say it is ok to mix in some of the clay soil too, but I prefer not to and my roses (all 135) seem quite happy with the above mentioned fomulation.
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19 MAR 12 by
DRH Dave
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One of the problems with digging a hole in clay soil is that you've created a bowl for water to sit in the event of heavy rains. Believe me it is sad to loose a newly burgeoning plant to spring rains.
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