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Local lilacs?
Any suggestions on where to buy and what to grow?
I read through an old thread but I couldn't find the suggested nurseries. I recently bought my first home and I'm a newbie-green thumb. Much appreciated! |
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Local lilacs?
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"mrs. tedger" wrote: Any suggestions on where to buy and what to grow? I read through an old thread but I couldn't find the suggested nurseries. I recently bought my first home and I'm a newbie-green thumb. Much appreciated! Even the 'adapted' varieties of lilac are iffy, especially in the southern part of our area. (I grew up in Michigan and love the lilac display in spring) Better stick to well-adapted flowering shrubs like forsythia, azalea, rhododendrons, gardenia, and camelia. Plant shallow, in full sun, and fertilize the rhodie-types with acid-loving food (like Miracid). Talk to the Master Gardener at your county extension agent for help, and visit the Raulston arboretum at NCSU for many examples and ideas. Good luck! The N&O Saturday edition has gardening tips aplenty. Where to buy: Depends where you live. In Durham, we like Benson's on Guess Rd but there are plenty of fine nurseries around. |
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Local lilacs?
Found a very helpful thread he
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/carolgard/msg0615215310528.html?21 |
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