Here at OH! My Garden we will tell of the trials and tribulation of having a garden in the South, the soil is sand. This area is called the sandhills and that is just what the soil mostly consist of. The soil is an acid soil and has a limited amount of flowers and gardening plants that will grow, we work hard to get it to a better growing medium.

Certain plants love this acid soil such as azaleas, rhododendrens, camelias and gardenias. I am accumulating a list of perennials, annuals, shrubs and trees that are acid loving plants that I can grow in my sandy soil.

My favorite plants are herbs and I am working to get an assortment of herbs growing in my garden. Since my sandy soil is not the type of soil some of these herbs need to grow, I have started some raised herb beds to help accomplish my goal of having a large variety of herbs.

 

Spring blooming Primroses

 

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Growing Garlic in your Garden

Posted by Tricia on Saturday, June 6, 2009, In : Herb Gardens 



Best planting time for garlic is in the fall, southern gardeners can plant in early spring, but bulbs will be smaller. Plant 4 to 6 weeks before significant ground freezing Sept to Oct, the idea is to get the plants into the ground during warm weather so germination occurs and good roots will form.

Once you have obtained your planting stock, (cloves) for planting consider the soil. Garlic likes full sun and well drained high organic soil. Sandy soil (mine) or sandy loam works best. Check ph, ...


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Herb Garden

Posted by Tricia on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, In : Herb Gardens 

Herb Garden

An herb garden can be great fun and rewarding. Not only can you choose the plants, but ways that you use an herb garden can enhance your garden. Combine certain herbs together with vegetables to ward off insects. Use herbs to make homemade teas, jams and spice vinegars.  Plant an herb garden for medicinal purposes or home pest control.  Herbs can also be included in sauces, desserts, and some herbs are used to season meats and to enhance salads.  

When planting an herb garden...


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