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Planting a Tree Stump Root Ball: Drought-Tolerant Cascading Plants

Use a large tree root ball as a planter. Top with nasturtium seeds (trailing, tough). Add portulaca (moss rose) in soil pockets for summer blooms. Plant ornamental sweet potato vine ('Marguerite' or 'Blackie') or morning glory on flat top. Water gently with soaker coil on low flow to avoid erosion.

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