On Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:50:59 GMT, Ann wrote:


At least where I live, cow pastures were generally on soil that wasn't
good enough for field crops. I suggest contacting your County Ag-Extension
Agent He/she will be able to suggest species that are right for your
situation. (Caution: Think decades, not years.)

I'm 63 and not thinking of decades.

Yes, the hybrid pops were a failure, but the 800 or red, sugar, and
Norway maples; fast growing red oaks of various species; Austrian
pines; and tuliptrees that I personally planted over an 8-year-period
have been an unqualified success.