Mary, you don't want to start with too large a pot. It depends on the size of the citrus tree you start with. If you start with a 1 gal. potted tree, you would want to size up by about 50%. Not more than 100%. Better to re-pot then start with too large a pot. I tend to try to stretch things with my potted plants (non-citrus), basically because I'm a wee bit lazy, and hate repotting :-) So, sometimes I don't always follow that rule, especially if I find just the right decorative pot. Also, I would suggest using the "gritty mix" that is discussed on this forum. If you search for that, you'll see the formula to use, and Mike can get you hooked up with the right components. Again, I tend to be too lazy to make my own mix, and here in S. California, we actually do better with a more moisture retentive mix, so I usually use EB Stone's Cactus Mix. Also, Farfad's has a great line of Professional mixes. Either the Nursery mix or the #3 will also work well (can't find this product in my area anywhere). Make sure your citrus gets lots of sunshine. Water frequently - Mike can give you tips for your area. And fertilize every other month. Foliage Pro is a great choice for container citrus. And I personally prefer Miewa kumquats because the rind is sweeter. I think it's by far the best tasting kumquat. I also have Nagami, and they're probably the most popularly known kumquats, but the skin isn't as sweet, so the overall taste will be more acidic (you eat peel and all with kumquats). Some folks also like the Fukushu kumquat because they say rinds are very tender and sort of melt in your mouth. I personally thought they were a bit acrid, but then, I'm kind of a wimpy citrus lover, I like my citrus on the sweeter side :-) Plus, I like the form of the Meiwa, they're kind of rounder, fatter littler fruits. Very cute. Patty S.

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. Julia: Thank you for the link to the OK daylily society. The list of popular daylilies was very helpful. Kay: I appreciate your input on El Desperado and Beautiful Edgings. I'm sure Alabama's summers are as hot as Oklahoma's. It's good to hear these 2 take the heat. Newyorkrita: Thanks for the link to earlybird daylilies. I've already been drooling over the photos. numama: I'm glad to hear Shirley Lane Carr is also heat tolerant. My sister lives in Bentonville is that anywhere near you? Ellie: Double Cranberry Ruffles is sure pretty. I'll give it a shot and see how it stands up. Thanks again everyone.

if you are pushing a rototiller, i think i would go thru with a small shovel and just clear the top inch or so of whatever is growing there, if you can. we rototill every year and you'd think it would get easier. weeds will come right back en masse (they'll come up anyways, just less quickly and with less ferocity) if you dont remove some of the grassy stuff on top. depends too how big your plot will be. been rototilling by hand for years - my advice - make a friend with a small tractor owner :)

I agree with Kayjones on that ID. There's another vine that has similar colored berries called a Mile a Minute vine (Persicaria perfoliata). It's not woody and is covered with small sharp barbs. It's horribly invasive here, more so then the Porcelain Berry. The seeds are spread by birds.