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Old 20-01-2011, 02:52 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Default zone 5, what to do with south side house?

The south side of our house is the exterior wall of our garage.
There are no windows, and the edge of the property line is too close to
put a lean to greenhouse or anything like that on there. Last year I
tried establishing a blueberry hedge up pretty close to the house there.
I used peat, coffee grounds, a small amount of aluminum sulfate mixed
in to the soil, plus a slow release acidifier. (soil is rather alkaline
here) I tried watering every day, but there was simply no rain for a
couple of months, and it was so hot and dry. Only 1 or 2 plants made it
out of 6 or 7. I am going to take the healthiest plant and put it in a
pot. This is actually the first time I've tried growing blueberries and
had one live more than 6 months. However, I think that spot would be
better used for something else.

Can anyone suggest something that is heat and light loving, which
could be productive in such a spot? It will essentially get direct
sunlight all day long, and the spot can really concentrate heat from the
sun in spring and fall. Thanks!