Hi Sheri, The soil that I had in Idaho was some of the worst around. Very heavy clay with a pH of 8.2. I used a lot of compost and broadcast sulfur to lower the pH. I was never able to get the pH below 7.6, but that was low enough to change any chlorotic plants back to green. Our water also had an elevated pH, so it was an ongoing battle. I would mulch any of my marginal plants with shredded leaves from the neighborhood and keep my fingers crossed that it wouldn't get too cold. My agapanthus never thrived like they do here in the Bay Area, but they grew none the less. Another challenge in gardening in SW Idaho was the beastly summer heat. It would be bone dry and 90 + from mid-June to mid-September... I hope that helps. Where are you at? Merrill -----Original Message----- From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Sheri Ann Richerson Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 8:06 AM To: 'Pacific Bulb Society' Subject: Re: [pbs] Agapanthus Merrill, Hi, can you describe the growing conditions and any mulch or over wintering techniques you used when you were in zone 5b/6a? Thanks, Sheri _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php