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That top photo looks great. So beautiful and peaceful.
Spring is in the air (So very soon) as Witch Hazel agrees.
It’s always great when workers respect your property especially the garden. We once had the roof redone and even though, they tore off the old roof, They damaged nothing. I was so impressed and grateful. You couldn’t tell they had been there except for the new roof. I must say I do admire your irrigation system. While I’m out there pulling hoses around, I’ll be thinking how your have done the smart thing and are enjoying the results.
Is’nt it wonderful. Your gifts get more beautiful every day. Your garden holds a wealth of loving memories.
Donna
Absolutely fabulous
Thank you for sharing
Looks like it’s really growing well! That’s some green thumb to overwinter that every year and keep it looking like that.
WOW! That Japanese maple is gorgeous!!! If you really did get it for 9.99 that’s incredible! It must have been a long time ago, that’s one of the biggest I’ve ever seen!
Wow! I am not familiar with Brugmansia suoveolens. “Pink Beauty” indeed makes a lovely statement. Fun and informative post. Thanks.
Very helpful hints for overwintering.
Have you been able to get rid of a scale infestation?
A Lovely essay! I love Four O’Clocks…they smell delightful! Gail
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Love the pictures. I love landscaping with stone and rocks. In the process now of building an outdoor fireplace and shelter house. Hard work!
Was that Christopher?? He looks great. I love how the older one (CJ?) followed the younger one (Ryan?) – that was very sweet! I know my older one does not listen to her younger brother.
I love your article! Thank You.
What seemed to be the most difficult part of the steps?? I really want to build some out of natural stone just style you have. Did you use mortar at all??
Josh – The most difficult part for us was moving the large stones. The most interesting was measuring the height (rise) and depth (run) of each step to keep the steps even, comfortable and safe for walking. To keep the stone from rocking we used crushed concrete between each stone and slid the stones back and forth to settle them down. These steps are dry set. We didn’t use any mortar. The project was very hard for us but it is so rewarding each time we walk up and down the stairs to feel how good and solid they feel. We chose the right rise and run combination for the site and the steps are very comfortable for walking in both day or night.
We have some very beautiful fers we call horse tail ferns but they also look very much like the asperagus ferns pictured here. They have an incredible number of these bulbs inthe root system. What are the bulbs on the roots of ferns? Are they part of the reproductive system, water or moisture storage, or what? Thanks.
Marty
Thanks for posting this very helpful information; I happened to come to your blog just searching around the web. Please keep up the good work!
we always redo our landscape every 2 or 3 months to adapt to the changing weather.”,-
Landscaping is very important in both the business offices and at home. it makes your yard impressive.:,;
it is a bit expensive to have a landscaping these days but it is always necessary to beautify your home,*~
This is great!! Finally found the correct info…
Those palmata look awesome. I just may have to try and grow them!
Saw the Matisse exhibit. It was the first thing I thought of when I saw your painting. Its wonderful.
This was just lovely, Mary. Thanks for sharing and thank you for sharing your beautiful art with the world.
Thanks so much Mickey! Glad you liked my story about my Uncle Teddy. He was so very special to me!
Another lovely story from your life in your garden. This one began before the garden. Thanks for sharing, Mary.
Thank you . . . . Just lovely, and a bright spot in the dark winter . . .
Loved your Ant story! That would make a great children’s story/book!!
Thanks Monica!
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My favorite flower to emerge and of course I always think of you first! He will always be part of my garden ❤️
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I had no idea this needed to be done. Time to trim! Love your new artwork!
Good luck with all of this! You know how many deer we have up here…. I have found that sometimes different obstacles, rocks, uneven surfaces, garden statues, will also slow or stop them. Their eyesight is not great and they don’t like to go on uneven surfaces. They also tend to do the same track so putting that fence might surely help.! If you have any other hints send them my way 😘
Love this!! Bravo