Salsacharley - they get about 8 hours per day, and some dappled afternoon sun. Last year I was a little worried they didn't get enough so I limbed up the crepe myrtles and it seems to have made a difference. When we start hitting the high 90's to 100+ the shade is welcome. I pretty much stop trying to grow tomatoes in the summer, and start up again in the fall.
Nan - its a mix I did of red and crimson clover and buckwheat. I've got it in all my plants that are in bags. I found out last year by accident (with strawberries in a blueberry container) that short "green mulch" plants really help hold down moisture and also look nice. I'll till them in once they die off in the summer heat.
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