Re: Advice Please?

Thanks... I've seen some (but not many) hibiscus growing on the island and
was wondering if they need any special care since we do get freezing temps
there in the winter.  I don't think I've ever seen any magnolias though,
but
I've heard that they'll survive but not grow as tall as they do in the
South.  Also wondering about any special care they might need.

Thanks again.


"NNTP Cox News" <hpmicrowave@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:zDW1b.55564$xf.8408@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 Hi -- I'm probably the last person to give advice so I will just say I
live
: on Okaloosa Island, FL (Panhandle gulf coast) -- The neighbors on my
: waterfront street have some great magnolias (probably been here as long
as
: the homes - 30 - 40 years) and I'm doing well with a couple of unknown
: varieties of hibiscus (including rose of sharon, confederate rose, one
small
: bushy type, and a tree which has grown a couple of feet this year.  Most
of
: them get the salty well water we use to water the lawn.  All are doing
: pretty well.  My only thoughts are -- these plants are all pretty tough
to
: survive my well meaning but uneducated care.  (My mother always
recommended
: I plant any hibiscus with dark green and large leaves.  She said she
found
: they were the sturdiest for her.  I think these are the ones I have 
that
: are taking the salt the best)
:
: (I hope someone can really help you though with some good advice.)
:
: IG
:
:
: "summerlady" <summerladyv@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
: news:k3M1b.110918$0v4.7853558@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 > I don't live in Florida, I live in New Jersey... but I want to plant
some
: > hibiscus and a magnolia tree at my house at the beach.  Any advice on
the
: > planting and care would be appreciated.
: >
: