tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272582416214384222.post1026403436081232942..comments2023-04-11T07:57:43.570-07:00Comments on the kootenay ranger: The Joy of Buttercups.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272582416214384222.post-6773201918810553672011-06-29T12:56:50.491-07:002011-06-29T12:56:50.491-07:00Buttercups are a function of Lime, clay and water....Buttercups are a function of Lime, clay and water. The easiest to deal with given the shallowness of the root system is the lime. A light dusting of sulphate of iron will rid your self of them for it makes the first inch or so slightly acidic. See packet for the amount per yard. <br />But why not plant a thicket of Hydrangeas and ignore the area beyond a bit of deadheading in Spring.Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09442327549417743472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272582416214384222.post-53025184397470659132011-06-10T18:33:27.789-07:002011-06-10T18:33:27.789-07:00Reg's comment makes our constant war with butt...Reg's comment makes our constant war with buttercups make sense. Our soil is clay soil, and a very dense one, too. <br />I'm glad to hear you are finding solutions for your arm.Rebecca S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16409572371302109142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272582416214384222.post-68840264277795288092011-06-10T17:35:27.116-07:002011-06-10T17:35:27.116-07:00Hi Ken,
From the internet:
Some gardening expert...Hi Ken,<br /><br />From the internet:<br /><br />Some gardening experts note that the appearance of wild buttercups in the garden means that the soil is likely to contain clay. Having good drainage in the garden may help prevent the growth of buttercups. They often prefer a damp clay soil. (Buttercups are hearty plants and unless all of the roots are removed they tend to grow back). <br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />ErgOregononoreply@blogger.com