A Knockout Rose is loving the South Carolina red clay soil.
We visited family this week, and greatly enjoyed a stroll in their
beautiful garden. I stood amazed at what has developed over
the past six years. It has been, and continues to be a true
"labor of love" for these two hard working gardeners.
Long an admirer of this garden,
I asked about the pots and how they stayed so
healthy and lovely. I learned the secret.....
"a combination of potting soils....
beginning with pebbles in the bottom of the pot, a layer
of potting soil/garden soil....
then a layer of peat moss (middle layer) and another
top layer of potting/garden soil."
The peat moss, an important part of the combination,
makes for a deeper root system as the plants
reach for the peat moss moisture.
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I've taken many photos of this charming little garden,
and will post more soon.
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"Thank you "sweet folks" for a lovely time.
.... still keeping you in prayer.
Blessings for all.......Dee Dee
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