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vegetable gardening with mirrors for light
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Posted by happy_hybiscus 6 (My Page) on Sun, Jul 22, 07 at 11:02
| I've never grown a garden before(vegetable and fruit) But I have almost all day sun over most of my backyard. Unfortunately the spot I wish to put my garden is half shaded by my neighbors garage for one half of the day, and the other half shaded by my garage the second half. I chose the location because we have small children and I do not wish to monopolize the center of our yard with my garden. My question is : is there a way to redirect my light w/mirrors and have a prosperous garden. I don't know the first thing about how to set them up or where. |
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RE: vegetable gardening with mirrors for light
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- Posted by lindac Iowa Z 5/4 (My Page) on
Mon, Jul 23, 07 at 11:10
I don't think mirrors will do it for you...
I would try gardening around the edges and put the sand box and swing set in the shade. The kids will be happier and healthier for not spending all dayh in the sun, and the plants will prefer the sun.
Linda C |
RE: vegetable gardening with mirrors for light
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| The back side of a mirror is often black and absorbs a lot of light and doesn't reflect much back |
RE: vegetable gardening with mirrors for light
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Thank you both.
I was wondering, if mirrors are more than likely out, is there another way? Possibly artificial or solar light.Planting around the edges sounds good and I'll look into that, but the middle of my yard really is out of the question. My little ones and everyone else for that matter are really into sports and things. Sandboxes and swing sets aren't the issues. I can't see a football game having any hope in the area between our garages.I'd rather not do artificial light though now that I think about it.It's likely to have added cost. But if I use fencing I may be able to partition off ample space around the perimeter of the yard. Thanx again. |
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- Posted by deshima Heat Zone 7 Richmond (My Page) on
Mon, Jul 23, 07 at 21:59
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RE: vegetable gardening with mirrors for light
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| My question is : is there a way to redirect my light w/mirrors and have a prosperous garden. I don't know the first thing about how to set them up or where. Yes, there are fiber optic setups, can't tell you but search. |
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