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I thought we had created this thread last year @UNCatTech I think recommended it...
Anyhow, it's the season for cleaning up and getting outside all good before the sun bakes it all to a crisp.
 
First question from me: is anyone into carnivorous plants? If so what do you have?

I have a flytrap (she's been going strong for about 5 years now) and now have pitcher plants outside, and getting 2 sundews (one for inside so it can catch fruit flies, phorid flies, etc)
 
aGDevil2k said:
First question from me: is anyone into carnivorous plants? If so what do you have?

I have a flytrap (she's been going strong for about 5 years now) and now have pitcher plants outside, and getting 2 sundews (one for inside so it can catch fruit flies, phorid flies, etc)
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If you're in NC, one of the coolest things to do is head down towards Shallotte around early June and be here for the flytraps blooming. Green Swamp Preserve
 
I scalped my lawn a couple of weeks ago and planted several peppers, tomatoes, and other vegetables. Then we had the one day winter and it really did a number on everything in my yard. But it's starting to come back now.

I dread putting out mulch this year. Last year I put out almost 200 bags. This year it should be less as I have a good base from last year. I really want to get to a point where I don't need mulch because of the ground cover and paths.
 
I'm trying to grow native perennials year round. Just started about three years ago so nothing has had time to really mature. I have some things that are still 2-3 years from likely blooming.
 
finesse said:
I'm trying to grow native perennials year round. Just started about three years ago so nothing has had time to really mature. I have some things that are still 2-3 years from likely blooming.
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We have found a group that supports native plants, they have a website to help us with picking more native plants.

I have a native azalea, it's deciduous, but the flowers are much prettier than the ones that keep their leaves year round.

I have two maples in the back yard that grew from normal seed distribution.
 
finesse said:
I'm trying to grow native perennials year round. Just started about three years ago so nothing has had time to really mature. I have some things that are still 2-3 years from likely blooming.
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Recently gotten into native perennials as well. Big fan of phlox, beautiful ground cover when blooming (now) and hard to kill. Also got blueberries, azaleas, Virginia blue bells and bee balm. Shoutout to Frank’s Perennial Border in Winston, they carry a ton of native stuff.
 
I had no idea!!! Great recommendation
UNCatTech said:
I scalped my lawn a couple of weeks ago and planted several peppers, tomatoes, and other vegetables. Then we had the one day winter and it really did a number on everything in my yard. But it's starting to come back now.

I dread putting out mulch this year. Last year I put out almost 200 bags. This year it should be less as I have a good base from last year. I really want to get to a point where I don't need mulch because of the ground cover and paths.
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My whole front is mulch. Seemed so much easier.

It's so much more work than grass!! Trying for a lot of it to be covered my variegated vinca.

If you have space for the pile, getting chippings from tree service places can be a good deal
 
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