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looking for a very large piece of coal for front lawn?

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
Sterling Heights
cactusajw asked:


I live in Sterling Heights, Michigan. I am looking for a very large piece of coal , preferably (Anthracite Coal) to place on my front lawn. Does anyone know where I could find something like this.

PALOMBO

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Will an “Eden” climbing rose planted in a full sun z.6 , have a color that is more “liver” than lovely?

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
Sterling Heights
fishyfishy asked:


I live in zone 6. The summer is hot, direct sun with no wind. I want to plant the Eden climbing roses but I heard that roses with a light color palette (pale pinks, whites, creams) don’t do as well in direct hot sun. Is this true? Will I end up with white roses that have that gross light brownish liver color?

I am also asking because I bought a Tropicana, a First Prize and a Sterling Silver rose bush last year. The first two did better during the summer, while the Sterling Silver only really bloomed as the heat died down. I am open to suggestions for what best to plant, color intensity wise.

Also - My garden is about 400 sq ft. The north wall is about 12 ft high, and the west and south wall is 6 ft high. How tall is too tall for maximum height of the roses?

BATTERSBY

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