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Posted By: va beach gardener appropriate perennials - August 14th, 2005 at 04:35 AM
I put a new garden in this year in mostly sun and acid soil (lots of pine needles). The garden didn't do very well and I also have a lot of holes chewed in the leaves. In fact, my columbine disappeared! Are there any suggestions on what to plant in the va beach area and what might be eating my plants?
Posted By: weezie13 Re: appropriate perennials - August 15th, 2005 at 10:16 AM
Va Beach Gardener,
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Posted By: MaryReboakly Re: appropriate perennials - August 15th, 2005 at 10:33 AM
Hi VA beach gardener - welcome to the forum! smile

Sounds like you might have flea beetles, japanese beetles, grasshoppers, slugs, snails laugh Hard to say what you have really - can you post a picture of the holes in your leaves?

As for the acidic soil, two plants that come to mind is hydrangea (as long as you can keep the soil moist, acidic isn't a problem), and rhododendron.
Posted By: WCutler Re: appropriate perennials - October 1st, 2005 at 01:42 AM
Azaleas and Crepe Myrtles like acid soil.
Posted By: Anonymous Re: appropriate perennials - October 1st, 2005 at 05:52 AM
gardenias too!
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