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xchrom

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38. Ok 2 things - you might need use more pine needles

Wed Aug 8, 2012, 08:33 PM

Aug 2012

To compensate for the heat.

Second - that doesn't amend the soil.

IMO - time to dig up - add what? Mushroom or some sort of firm mulch - chicken manure - etc.

It's good to do that every so many years - especially if your investing in good perennials & ornamentals.

Try to get your soil tested to make sure there are no diseases & the PH is on.

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Ok 2 things - you might need use more pine needles xchrom Aug 2012 #38

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