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Landscaping Shade Garden with Hydrangeas
One thing people do here is to bury nails if they wish the color to change. I forget if it is blue or pink that the iron oxide brings out. These tend to grow well in shade, near a house on the northern side. The problem we have is the size ...
blackspanielgallery, on 02/06/2019
Landscaping Shade Garden with Hydrangeas
Veronica, you have, if I recall conifers. Do you think that they are draining yur garden of nutrients and affecting the pH of large parts of the garden. You can buy a pH kit from a garden centre.
frankbeswick, on 02/06/2019
Landscaping Shade Garden with Hydrangeas
Pots seem the right way of growing for you, Shradda.
In our area of England there are patches of glacial clay going back to the Ice Age. Some patches are very heavy and others tend to be waterlogged. Some clay soils can be amended by adding ...
frankbeswick, on 02/06/2019
Pentamerone, or The Tale of Tales
It is fortunate that all those early work were conserved and somebody (Author's sister) took the responsibility of publishing them. I have always liked fairy tales for the wild imagination and content of the era it was written. I am also fond of ...
WriterArtist, on 02/05/2019
Landscaping Shade Garden with Hydrangeas
Hi Veronica - I am fond of gardening and love to grow flowers in the small garden I have in my residence in Bangalore. It is tough to take care of small flowering plants as the staff here overwaters and is not so educated in terms of gardening. ...
WriterArtist, on 02/05/2019
Landscaping Shade Garden with Hydrangeas
@frankbeswick - It is great to know that you are an experienced horticulturalist and give advice at flower shows. Good to know that we can share experiences and suggestions on flora and vegetation. Thanks much.
WriterArtist, on 02/05/2019
The Monk Who Went Missing
There is always a mystery surrounding the disappearance of people. I wish we could find them all. A missing elderly monk whose life was involved in spirituality and benevolence should have a happy ending. I hope the universe took care of him ...
WriterArtist, on 02/05/2019
The Crossover: a review
Writing comedy is a serious matter. I am hopeful that the writer will meet success for his rare talent. Thanks for the review and your effort in making this book accessible to readers.
WriterArtist, on 02/05/2019
What Is Wrong with Politics?
My Zazzle cap predates Trump's cap, and contains no message. I have sold some with other countries' flags. I have, like ,many, often been forced to vote against a candidate instead of for a candidate, due to lack of quality that spreads across ...
blackspanielgallery, on 02/05/2019
What Is Wrong with Politics?
P.S. the highlighted "Trump" hat gives a wee bit of a slant to your unbiased article. Just saying...
katiem2, on 02/05/2019
What Is Wrong with Politics?
Corruption is a means by which many line their pockets, greed is the root of all wrong doing, I think it prudent political figures should receive the same salary as do teachers, then perhaps those who truly care about their country will fill ...
katiem2, on 02/05/2019
Mardi Gras King Cake
I used to ship king cakes to editors for whom i worked. One once commented he did not know there was an eating aspect to Mardi Gras. Here, there is eating involved with just about everything.
We have customs from many origins, as we have a ...
blackspanielgallery, on 02/05/2019
What Is Wrong with Politics?
Frank,hope you feel better soon. I know your politicians are probably about like ours, many looking for power and money.
blackspanielgallery, on 02/05/2019
What Is Wrong with Politics?
Veronica, moral voting works as long as one side has no immoral stance. The Democrats tend to favor abortion, while the Republicans tend to favor corporate profits over the environment. There are many issues with a moral component.
blackspanielgallery, on 02/05/2019
What Is Wrong with Politics?
Veronica, the government shutdown was political. It happens often. Only an approved budget item can be spent unless it is essential. Until recently, the government was run by Republicans, but in the last election the House of Representatives ...
blackspanielgallery, on 02/05/2019