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Tue, May 24, 05 at 10:47
| I cleared out the big trees that were creating total shade in my back garden. I love the sun, except in one area where I have a camellia, hellebores, and beautiful tiarella. I planted a cornus florida cherokee brave in the middle of the bed, but it is very small. Thus the camellia and tiarellas, especially, are exposed to full afternoon sun from about 2:00 on, and it gets hot here.
My question: will these plants survive for a year or two until the cornus and neighboring crapapple grow large enough to shade them? I don't want to move them. Do I need to shelter them in the meantime? Does anyone have any suggestions about sheltering them? They are next to a little patio, and I have been considering fencing them off with willow-type fencing, even though it would cut off my view. I've also just considered using an umbrella and even bought a stand for this purpose--a friend said she had to do that for a couple of years, and it worked. Many thanks. |
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- Posted by knottyceltic S/W Ontario 6a (My Page) on Sat, May 28, 05 at 10:16
| Why not make a "make-shift" lattice or 'lath' overhead covering for them like some folks do over their patios for dappled shade? Or you could pick up a screen tent at a yard sale and set it up over the area that is a concern. Or those Beach umbrellas might work if the space is smaller..would definitely make for a colourful bit in your garden :o) I find those large beach umbrellas at the grocery store for 10.00 each. |
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- Posted by Waplummer Z5 NY (remmulp@stny.rr.com) on Sun, May 29, 05 at 23:01
| why did you remove the trees? |
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