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The flower tables have been a success

The flower tables that I started over the summer have been a success.

The zinnias started blooming by the end of September, and the marigolds began blooming in the first week of October and are now flush with flowers.

I used Bato strawberry troughs and Beekenkamp strawberry troughs. The shallow root zones have not provided adequate anchoring in high winds, but if I support the stems and foliage next year, I should be able to correct the issue.

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