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Erin Wilke
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Comments (1)Clerodendrum ugandense....See Morehydrangea help needed before I kill one.
Comments (2)Growing any hydrangea in your zone is going to be a challenge. I can't imagine growing them in a climate that is even hotter than here.(central FL) It demands part shade and daily watering. Blushing Bride is a new white that blushes pink, but I think it will require more sun protection than just a northern exposure may offer. Mde Emile Mouillere is a good white that can handle more sun once established, but again, it will require daily attention for the first couple of years and even afterward in this heat. If you go ahead, don't plant a baby, get one of good size (min 3 gal) and your chances of having it burn up will be reduced. Again, the key is water, water, and more water. Good luck.....yg...See MoreKill the Ivy! Kill the Ivy! Help me Kill The Ivy!
Comments (15)I would also assume that it is legal in PA, but you can always check with your cooperative extension and see what they say. You mentioned that your slope is southfacing, so I assume that it gets sun. That should make it easier than a shady site to get something to grow. I am probably not the best expert, but what about forsythia bushes? The one I have in my backyard is prolific without being uncontrollable and I think would be deeply rooted enough to help stabilize the slope. Also I would think that they would be fairly inexpensive and common at the big box stores so that you could get a bunch in without breaking the bank. My other thought was some low growing evergreen bushes. I have some on my sunny slope and they are doing quite well. For the shaded portion of my slope I am looking at planting some hydrangeas (once I get the ivy out) and maybe some ferns. Litrope would also be a good choice and is sold at the box stores. I would consider digging it up now while it is not completely established and not out of control. Like a misplaced tree, it will just get to be a bigger proble to solve later if it is left to flourish now. Plus I would expect to find it establishing other places in your yard (far from where it is planted) and becoming a problem in many spots. Last, I know that in my english ivy is where the poison ivy starts. I only have poison ivy where the English Ivy is and that is a bigger problem! Here is a link that might be useful: MD Suggestions for Groundcovers...See MoreHelp-My DH is going to kill me if I don't make a decision
Comments (4)Lsudude, About your counter top, sink dilemma: It seems a shame to give up "His and Her" sinks on a counter top so long. Have you thought about adding an outlet behind the knee hole- Possibly with access from the drawer in the vanity to keep your iron and hairdryer? There are pictures on this forum showing that. Alternatively, add an outlet on the wall behind the kneehole- Plug your appliances into the outlet and attach hooks on the sidewall of the vanity (kneehole wall) and hang your appliances. This second way is what we did- as the first wasnÂt feasible. The existing wall outlet can be used when needed- recharging a toothbrush or shaver- since relocating the outlet to the medicine cabinet wasnÂt feasible either. About the sinks- everyone has their own preference. I like the look of "Under-counter" sinks on a counter of that length. Vessel sinks would be very dramatic as well. The smooth lines of the under counter sinks in the granite appealed to me. My granite fabricator included cutting the holes for the sinks, drilling the holes for the faucets and mounting the sinks in his cost. ( No plumbing) Pam...See MoreErin Wilke
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