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FlowrLady -South Central-, IL(Zone 6a) Oct 29, 2009

Hi everyone. My son and his family just moved to southwest Illinois (Alma/Salem). I want to be able to help them with their outside landscaping, etc., but I don't know much about the area. I just know it's colder than my 7b area.

Where are you SW IL guys hanging out in here? We need you :)

FlowrLady / Pat
Olive Branch MS

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trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO(Zone 5b) Oct 29, 2009

what is it you want to know I can help you the best I can

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FlowrLady -South Central-, IL(Zone 6a) Oct 29, 2009

What zone is it?
Will Rose of Sharon/Althea grow there?
Will crape myrtle grow there?
Will milk and wine lily over winter?
How about hostas?

Where they moved from is clay, and I see a lot of corn and milo and soybeans, so the earth must be fertile. How much amendment, and what, is used there?

Thanks so much, trinawitch.

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trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO(Zone 5b) Oct 29, 2009

yes all of those things will grow here...as for there soil, I don't know my yard is all clay..LOL

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jjsgramma Woodhull, IL(Zone 5a) Oct 30, 2009

It is zone 5.
The soil is different everywhere. There is a lot of clay, but some places have really good black dirt. He would be best off to take a sample and have it checked to see if it needs anything added.

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trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO(Zone 5b) Oct 30, 2009

Yeah that way he knows if he's (or you) are picking up a plant that prefers more acidic or more alkaline soils you can adjust accordingly.

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FlowrLady -South Central-, IL(Zone 6a) Oct 30, 2009

Thanks, guys. 5 is a lot colder than 7, so I appreciate your input.

Do y'all have plant round-ups? Which one(s) do you go to when you go?

I'm just interested to know what goes on in your neck of the woods. Thanks!

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trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO(Zone 5b) Oct 30, 2009

I am not aware of any plant round-ups in my area. But feel free to ask any questions

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FlowrLady -South Central-, IL(Zone 6a) Oct 31, 2009

Thank you so much. If my son has any questions, I will let you know. I go home tomorrow.

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trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO(Zone 5b) Nov 01, 2009

and then might we see more of you once you get home?

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