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Our knowledgeable staff here at Garden-Ville are available to answer many of the questions you might have about gardens, landscaping, and trees. Many problems with plants, however, cannot be responsibly diagnosed other than in person. We're located in central Texas and may not be familiar with the details of gardening in very different climate or soil zones. One of the guiding principles of organic growing is adapting methods to the particularites of local soil and climate. With that in mind we'll do our best to answer your question, but if we can't we'll be happy to help you find the appropriate resources or professionals in your area.
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Hi Amy, I live in Austin, Texas where the soil is quite alkaline. I recently purchased azaleas, gardenias and rhododendrons. I understan thet like an acid soil. I was told to plant them in an above ground planter and mix my organic soil with compost and they will do better than triying to constantly regulate our soil. Can I do the same thing in a large pot and plant it in the ground? Because of our sprinkler system and fence I would prefer them planted at ground level. I have heard of people having alot of success planting plams this way. What would your opinion be? Thank you!
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Desiree,Garden-Ville has a product called Rose Soil that you can amend the native soil to lower the ph, you can also mix in disper sul to lower the ph of the soil. If you choose the Rose Soil (you won't be disappointed) till in 3" of Rose Soil to the area and plant. Try using our Rocket Fuel when planting to reduce the transplant shock to the plants. Visit our Austin store located at 10624 RR620 N and talk to Eric, he will show you the products mentioned and give you other suggestions that may work for your situation. If you have any other questions please let me know.
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