Too bad the moles got it, but at least the soil is loose :lol: Amen to your winter comment.Barb

BTW, Heidi, did your Musa (in the front yard) ever recover? or just the pups?Barb

Heidi, no problem with 2 tbsp.I've even sprinkled a handful on the ground around some yellowish trees like spruce, etc. when rain was expected.Barb

Hey Jim,How'd your Nainital do this summer? (now that I remember the name!) :wink: Did you post pics somewhere?Barb

Heidi, epsom salts are a nice tonic, and for the palms in large containers, that amount will do 2 palms for a quick green-up.I've had trouble finding ...

Heidi,Ooops, thought you were just using epsom salts, which is magnesium.I usually add a tablespoon of epsom salts in a two gallon watering can, stirr...

So I'm not sure what I'm doing with them, I'll find a spot in spring Typical comment from a palm nut...we all fit into that category! :lol: Barb

Thanks, Bill.The PDF file on the cables was very clear about that. Actually a good read, with layout suggestions.I'm having trouble deciding between ...

John,Great! Thank you.I'll stock up on beer! BTW, I'm thinking of getting those warming cables (like Bill Ma uses).And I'll have done all that prep ...

Wow, Bill, what a great selection and sizes.Bet you'll separate those 7 needles soon; they'll explode with growth in their own pots or in ground.And h...

Hi Heidi,I couldn't open your second pic...great yard, nicely done! Love your "sun".Got something similar in Mexico, sure looks good outdoors!BTW, ep...

Yup, agree with deep pots.Unsure about preference for fertilizer type.Poor soil doesn't seem to have hurt them.Barb

Hey Bill, thanks.John's probably cringing that I'm planning to leave "his" filiferas in the ground over winter :lol: :lol: but I'm gonna give it a t...

Thanks Aaron.My camera sure does a crappy shot of their beautiful blue color.I'll be 109 years old before they trunk, though. :( Barb

Bet that fence provides a nice microclimate, especially in winter.Do you heap tons of snow on top of it, too?Mine are out in the open, and the cold no...