hardyjim
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Joined: Oct 14, 2008
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RE: Palm Winter Care Question

I think in general if you can amend the clay soil that's great,palms all over the south grow fine in clay as long as there is drainage.Since his are a...

16 years ago
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RE: Sabal "louisiana"

I have 6 of them(as pictured in my current pic post),they are one of,if not my favorite Sabals!I would definitely protect from cold wind and frigid Ar...

16 years ago
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RE: Palm "superfertilizing"

I agree Steve,I noticed that too-this guy lives in a warm area and is talking about 2-3F increase in hardinessin temps of 26-30f..That does not come c...

16 years ago
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RE: Tree climbing with tractor

..hell of a way to rototill, :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D I was going to ask(also)if the neighbor went ahead and pushed the tree...

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RE: Potassium

K is necessary for helping increase cell wall structure(thickness) and strengthen plant "immune system."I sometimes use it coming out of winter as a ...

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RE: Late Aug Pics

Everything looks really nice Scotty.Your Castor has really grown since the last pics and your Trachys,Rhodie's and Mags look superb!

16 years ago
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RE: John & Lillian's visit

Sounds good Erik,if I head back to Arizona anytime soon I may take you up on that!Brian really does have some cool stuff,I got my Wagxforts and Thai g...

16 years ago
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RE: Canna Stuttgart

Very nice Jim!Poor mans ae ae I've heard that before :wink: Bill These remain at there best with lots of water!

16 years ago
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RE: Protection Ideas??

ARctictropical ( im sure youve seen his work around), is in zone 5, and grows butia, trachys and other palms. All he used, was woden boxes, with comp...

16 years ago
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RE: Palm Winter Care Question

4-5" of mulch should keep the ground from freezing and will begin the process of adding someorganic matter.You will need some type of protection anywa...

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RE: 8-22-10 pics Just a few for starters (-;

Thanks guys/gals-Barb,in response to your earlier comment about protecting already-I did purchase a 125'x 2' roll of large bubble/bubble wrap that I w...

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RE: John & Lillian's visit

Thanks folks, I'm thrilled with my new palms.And the musa will be much happier at John's place.BTW, Jim, there's no such thing as excess beer. :lol:...

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RE: John & Lillian's visit

Great to meet you guys in pictures!Those palms look very happy and I am sure they will stay that way under Barb's loving care/excess beer! :D :D :D ...

16 years ago
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RE: 8-22-10 pics Just a few for starters (-;

Thanks guys/gals-Here are a few more and some I forgot to load yesterday :D Trunk of Thai black banana-these grow fast and are at least 10'! from this...

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