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Posted by lgillott pennsylvania (My Page) on

Tue, Apr 15, 08 at 16:57

Hello, I am new to landscaping and I am hung up on how to plant my small but potentially lovely patio. My problem is 2 corner trees that are great...but what to plant under them that won't be disrupted or abused come fall when the leaves and small limbs shed and raking them up is a must. Most of the area is paved brick with the 2 trees having some surface roots and hardened packed dirt with this area approx. 5ft X 7ft. I will probably mulch around them but I would love to have some various flowers or foliage or any type of plants for interest! Thanks for any input.

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Posted by bullthistle (My Page) on
Wed, Apr 16, 08 at 9:50

No need to rake the leaves up in the fall because they will add to the soil. I dug up some daylilies in a shaded spot and couldn't believe the soil, all rotted leaves. Not disturbing nature is the best thing for your garden.

Here is a link that might be useful: Propagating Perennials

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