Comments on: How To Make A Real Alpine Trough Garden https://gardern.co.za/2016/05/how-to-make-real-alpine-trough-garden/ Horticulturist Matt Mattus shares gardening expertise, research and science from his home garden and greenhouse. Thu, 13 Aug 2020 21:32:21 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 By: Anonymous https://gardern.co.za/2016/05/how-to-make-real-alpine-trough-garden/#comment-732 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:55:35 +0000 #comment-732 Advertising and marketing has enhanced to one of the most asking for as well as crucial aspects of must run an organisation. This inevitably implies that
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]]> By: weegeegoil https://gardern.co.za/2016/05/how-to-make-real-alpine-trough-garden/#comment-730 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 22:22:40 +0000 #comment-730 What an excellent post, thank you so much Matt, it contains everything I try to convey to customers & students. We have a couple of hypertufa classes coming up, could I share images (especially of the soil components in wheelbarrow)? Thanks from Oregon & I am bookmarking this blog!

]]> By: John Willingham_Home Decor https://gardern.co.za/2016/05/how-to-make-real-alpine-trough-garden/#comment-729 Tue, 17 May 2016 11:57:42 +0000 #comment-729 Such a detailed information on a real alpine trough garden. Very soon I will work on this. Loads of thanks Matt for taking out time for this lovely project.

]]> By: Brian https://gardern.co.za/2016/05/how-to-make-real-alpine-trough-garden/#comment-728 Thu, 12 May 2016 04:44:53 +0000 #comment-728 thanks, Matt, for an excellent primer on trough culture. I especially like the aquarium analogy. I saw the troughs at Wave Hill in the late 90s and became 'infected'. As a sculptor and a gardener, troughs are my sweet spot. I've given up a good portion of my suburban driveway to my own recreation of Wave Hill, with 40+ troughs. Nobody really needs a three-car driveway anyway, right?

I'm looking forward to meeting you this fall when you speak at our NARGS chapter here in north NJ. I make and sell lots of hypertufa troughs every year and will bring a few empties to show.

]]> By: Matt Mattus https://gardern.co.za/2016/05/how-to-make-real-alpine-trough-garden/#comment-727 Wed, 11 May 2016 20:54:20 +0000 #comment-727 In reply to sarah.

You are right – troughs are so great for apartments – and in New York City, there are so many terrific rooftop gardens and terraces – just like mountain peaks!

]]> By: Matt Mattus https://gardern.co.za/2016/05/how-to-make-real-alpine-trough-garden/#comment-726 Wed, 11 May 2016 20:53:15 +0000 #comment-726 In reply to John.

Great idea for the cement mixer, but honestly, that sounds a little serious as an investment – I think I'd rather spend that money on Tufa! I think a palette of Tufa in New England might be more, as much of it comes from Ohio, not far from you in Michigan.

]]> By: Matt Mattus https://gardern.co.za/2016/05/how-to-make-real-alpine-trough-garden/#comment-725 Wed, 11 May 2016 20:51:49 +0000 #comment-725 In reply to john in cranston.

Thanks for reminding me – I really need to go check that place out. Many people have mentioned it to me.

]]> By: john in cranston https://gardern.co.za/2016/05/how-to-make-real-alpine-trough-garden/#comment-724 Wed, 11 May 2016 06:59:42 +0000 #comment-724 I can't vouch for the rarity or authenticity of the plants, but The Farmer's Daughter in Wakefield RI has a huge collection….

]]> By: John https://gardern.co.za/2016/05/how-to-make-real-alpine-trough-garden/#comment-723 Wed, 11 May 2016 00:09:35 +0000 #comment-723 What a great and comprehensive post. The only addition I would suggest is a cement mixer for mixing soil alpine soil. It's a great investment for the long term. If not using it right away I store it in those plastic bags that the sand or potting mix comes in.

Oh, and by the way, the cost-effective approach to that wonderful tufa last year in Michigan was to buy a whole pallet for $300. It was a terrific bargain, though certainly a load for my pickup truck.

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