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Garden Box Question?
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..net, William Wagner wrote: In article , Cheryl Isaak wrote: On 11/30/06 7:46 AM, in article , "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Dan L." wrote in message ... In article , "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Dan L." wrote in message ... I made two garden boxes during the summer, 12 x 4 feet and 1 foot high, too big to move. I used a mixture of compost, peat moss and vermiculite. I live in the thumb area of Michigan (zone 5b). I also enjoyed the fruits and vegetables of my labor. Note: I removed some of the mixture from the sides to keep the boxes from separating to freezing (I hope). The main question: Should I cover the boxes with tarps? Will the cold winter and snow cause the soil to be compressed-compacted? If I cover the boxes up, will it be come a haven for mice? or diseases and molds form? Diseases & molds: Forget about it. Mice: What would happen if you pulled off the tarp in the spring a a couple of mice ran out from under it? Would you die? Would you be traumatized and spend the rest of your life in therapy? So that would be a yes - cover the boxes? I am not so much concerned about my mental health, it is messed up already It is the physical concerns. I have had plants, shrubs and trees to die from diseases and other problems over the years. I am just wondering if some garden practices are better than others for healthy soils and healthy plants. I'd cover the box AFTER it freezes. And, check with friends for the name of a good therapist. :-) Snicker! C I'd just work on improving the soil. I get tree cutting folks to deliver their wood chip. I got about 15 loads begging to be moved. I usually place it ( Chips) on our walking paths to aid in breaking it down. Neighbors used to ask why now they ask for some. Crazy and therapy may be subjective. ) ROT DECAY DEATH ....GOOD speak with someone who never had dirty hands or produced a garden about those words. Bill who just placed an electronic mouse trap in my attic. A consequence of having only one cat about I guess. The advice about the leaves and wood chips seems to make mulch more sense than covering the boxes. So I will not cover the boxes. However, if I seek mental therapy they may lock me away. I would not be able to tend my garden and that would truly make me insane Gardening is my source of therapy! Enjoy Life ......... Dan -- Email "dan lehr at comcast dot net". Text only or goes to trash automatically. |
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