New to the North Carolina area. Dorothy
New to *what* area?
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> Dave
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> > Well..., Let me start off by saying I'm new to this area. I used to live > in
> > Florida where practically EVERYTHING grows!!
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> > Santa brought me a rock garden this year and I've been planting it with
> > herbs [mostly], it's on a
> > slight hill. Questions.
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> > 1. What can I plant between the stone steps. I have direct sun for most > of
> > the day. I tried Elfin Thyme and it was fine for a while, but now it > dying.
> > Maybe Sedum?
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> > 2. I put pine needles down, but it's all washed down to the bottom of the
> > slope. Should I put bark or something heavier down? The herbs have to > fill
> > in alot of places yet.... having some soil erosion problems.
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> > 3. I've planted 4 different thymes, lavender, mint, Russian sage, sage,
> > rosemary, basil, and oregano. And it's wonderful to pick fresh herbs to > cook
> > with!! Do you think they will survive the winter? I'm in Zone 6. > [Concord,
> > NC] Would it help to "cover" them when the bad weather comes? > >
> > Here's a photo.. if your interested
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> > Thanks In Advance.
> > Dorothy
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