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David E. Ross wrote:

Star jasmine. It will need to be tied to the posts since it does not
have suckers for clinging. When the vine reaches the awning, tie it
there too so that its weight does not cause it to slide down the posts.

That's a good idea. I've seen that around here, so it must grow well
in this soil.


Use nursery tape, a plastic, non-sticky tape that will stretch as the
vine shoots become thicker. DIY stores (formerly DoIt) carry the tape
in two widths, uncolored or green. I use the colorless narrow width,
which is generally not very visible.

I have some of that, thanks.


Use gypsum to improve your clay soil. Spread a layer about 1/4 inches
thick and lightly water it to settle it. The next day, water it again
to start it dissolving. Wait about 3 days, and then water it again.
Repeat until you have rinsed it into the soil. BE CAREFUL that you do
not water it so much that you rinse it away; you do not want to waste
either the gypsum or the water. You might have to repeat this treatment
every 2-3 years.

Gosh, that sounds easier than I would have expected for a soil amendment.
Thanks!


Patty