Comments for Southern Gardeners ~ gardening locally, sharing globally » Southern Gardeners ~ gardening locally, sharing globally http://southerngardeners.net Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:55:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on Rain Gardens Reduce Your Environmental Impact by Renee http://southerngardeners.net/2008/05/13/rain-gardens-reduce-your-environmental-impact/#comment-32 Renee Thu, 29 May 2008 15:21:39 +0000 http://southerngardeners.net/2008/05/13/rain-gardens-reduce-your-environmental-impact/#comment-32 Hi Catrena, Thanks so much for the compliment! Please register and you will be able to post any pics you want in the forums. We'd love to see what you've done or what you plan to do! Renee Hi Catrena,

Thanks so much for the compliment! Please register and you will be able to post any pics you want in the forums. We’d love to see what you’ve done or what you plan to do!

Renee

]]> Comment on Rain Gardens Reduce Your Environmental Impact by Catrena Burvick http://southerngardeners.net/2008/05/13/rain-gardens-reduce-your-environmental-impact/#comment-31 Catrena Burvick Wed, 28 May 2008 16:13:12 +0000 http://southerngardeners.net/2008/05/13/rain-gardens-reduce-your-environmental-impact/#comment-31 Renee, i needed a break from running around and i looked down and saw your card. I absolutely love your site. Will you allow others to showcase their gardens on your site? Everything i have read so far has been very informative and it is so easy to get around. i will continue to check you out from time to time to see what new ideas you are offering. Thanks for everything. Catrena Renee, i needed a break from running around and i looked down and saw your card. I absolutely love your site. Will you allow others to showcase their gardens on your site? Everything i have read so far has been very informative and it is so easy to get around. i will continue to check you out from time to time to see what new ideas you are offering. Thanks for everything.

Catrena

]]> Comment on Which type of lawn grass is right for you? by Renee http://southerngardeners.net/2008/04/17/which-type-of-lawn-grass-is-right-for-you/#comment-30 Renee Tue, 27 May 2008 16:31:08 +0000 http://southerngardeners.net/2008/04/17/which-type-of-lawn-grass-is-right-for-you/#comment-30 Hi Cadejoh, Assuming that the grass is not diseased, it could be that the lawn in your backyard is not getting enough sun. If you have a lot of shade there, see if you can selectively remove some of the branches without causing harm to the tree to allow light to filter in. Then, I would apply the grass seed and see what happens. If that's not possible, the next best solution is to create a nice rain garden bed in that area to accommodate the excess water, which could be another reason why the grass doesn't survive there. Hi Cadejoh,

Assuming that the grass is not diseased, it could be that the lawn in your backyard is not getting enough sun. If you have a lot of shade there, see if you can selectively remove some of the branches without causing harm to the tree to allow light to filter in. Then, I would apply the grass seed and see what happens. If that’s not possible, the next best solution is to create a nice rain garden bed in that area to accommodate the excess water, which could be another reason why the grass doesn’t survive there.

]]> Comment on A Penny for Your Thoughts by Cadejoh http://southerngardeners.net/2008/03/29/test/#comment-29 Cadejoh Tue, 27 May 2008 16:06:00 +0000 http://southerngardeners.net/2008/03/29/test/#comment-29 Great idea! As you know I am a newbie, so I am not aware of what blooms when. I will try to do that. Great idea! As you know I am a newbie, so I am not aware of what blooms when. I will try to do that.

]]> Comment on Which type of lawn grass is right for you? by Cadejoh http://southerngardeners.net/2008/04/17/which-type-of-lawn-grass-is-right-for-you/#comment-28 Cadejoh Tue, 27 May 2008 16:02:59 +0000 http://southerngardeners.net/2008/04/17/which-type-of-lawn-grass-is-right-for-you/#comment-28 I have Bermuda grass. In the front of the house it is green and lush, well now that I have hired a company to come in and treat the weeds. However in the back of the house, its patchy in that you can clearly see the Georgia clay patches in between the grass. What can I do to help it grow as even and lush as the front of the house? Do you suggest buying Bermuda grass seeds, sprinkle and water and see what happens? I will say that it seem when it rains, it looks as though the water settles and stays longer in the back. Would that have anything to do with the way the grass grows? I have Bermuda grass. In the front of the house it is green and lush, well now that I have hired a company to come in and treat the weeds. However in the back of the house, its patchy in that you can clearly see the Georgia clay patches in between the grass. What can I do to help it grow as even and lush as the front of the house? Do you suggest buying Bermuda grass seeds, sprinkle and water and see what happens? I will say that it seem when it rains, it looks as though the water settles and stays longer in the back. Would that have anything to do with the way the grass grows?

]]> Comment on Grow it Native! by Donna http://southerngardeners.net/2008/03/29/why-grow-native-plants/#comment-9 Donna Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:27:42 +0000 http://southerngardeners.net/2008/03/29/why-grow-native-plants/#comment-9 Yes, I am now in zone 8 and it does make a world of difference. You cannot believe how hot and humid it is here! That is wonderful for swimming but can wilt a plant in hours. I already have Charles set to stop by the extension office (it is right next to where he works at the local Home Depot). Thanks for the info. Yes, I am now in zone 8 and it does make a world of difference. You cannot believe how hot and humid it is here! That is wonderful for swimming but can wilt a plant in hours. I already have Charles set to stop by the extension office (it is right next to where he works at the local Home Depot). Thanks for the info.

]]> Comment on Grow it Native! by Kerstin http://southerngardeners.net/2008/03/29/why-grow-native-plants/#comment-8 Kerstin Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:48:30 +0000 http://southerngardeners.net/2008/03/29/why-grow-native-plants/#comment-8 Hi Donna. The best way to find out what is native in your area is to contact the extension office in your county or a nearby county. If you are having trouble finding the extension office, you can also contact UGA in their ag department. Another good idea is to start receiving the Market Bulletin (an agricultural digest) that lists many local flowers and seeds for sale by town or county. So, any plants listed for your town, would mean they grow well there. You are in zone 8 now I believe. You can buy plants and seeds that are listed for that growing zone. That opens up worlds of new stuff we can't grow up here! Good luck and let me know if I can help you further! Kerstin Hi Donna. The best way to find out what is native in your area is to contact the extension office in your county or a nearby county. If you are having trouble finding the extension office, you can also contact UGA in their ag department. Another good idea is to start receiving the Market Bulletin (an agricultural digest) that lists many local flowers and seeds for sale by town or county. So, any plants listed for your town, would mean they grow well there. You are in zone 8 now I believe. You can buy plants and seeds that are listed for that growing zone. That opens up worlds of new stuff we can’t grow up here! Good luck and let me know if I can help you further!
Kerstin

]]> Comment on Grow it Native! by Donna http://southerngardeners.net/2008/03/29/why-grow-native-plants/#comment-7 Donna Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:14:44 +0000 http://southerngardeners.net/2008/03/29/why-grow-native-plants/#comment-7 Kerstin, how can a gardener find out what plants are native to their area? I am now in South Georgia and the native plants are very different here. Kerstin, how can a gardener find out what plants are native to their area? I am now in South Georgia and the native plants are very different here.

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