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Posted by pixelpie PA (My Page) on Fri, Jul 6, 07 at 18:46
| I planted a container bog garden about a week ago. I planted Sarracenia purpurea, spiranthes cernua, and Vaccinium macrocarpon. The soil is a mixture of peat moss and potting soil. The container has about a 1.5ft diameter and it is buried in a larger planting area. I used a plastic bag to line the container so that the container would hold water and I wouldn't drown my other plants. I read on the web that I should provide drainage for my container so I poked two holes in the bag. Question- Do you think a plastic bag will do for liner? and- Should I have poked drainage holes?
Any advice would be appreciated!!! Thanks!! |
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RE: New container bog garden advice
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- Posted by kwoods Cold z7 Long Is (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 11, 07 at 13:19
| Plastic bag is fine, I've done it. Holes are better towards the top if at all, just make sure the mix stays wet. Potting soil in the mix is not so good, peat sand is better. These guys like acidic nutrient poor conditions ... although the chadd's ford will probably like your mix. |
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