Dry creeks: Do you have one? Have you planted in and around one?
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Comments (8)I used to have a lot more duplicates, but downsizing and Old Man Winter have eliminated most of them. On BOGOs from Maryott, I used to plant one in the ground and one in a pot for hybridizing. I still have Inimitable and Levi Davis both in the ground and in a pot. Until this spring, I had two clumps of Ruby Lipstick and Annabelle's Blush, but sold the extras to make room for new daylilies. I like to divide my lates and spread them around. I currently have three clumps of Royal Jester and two clumps of Techny Peach Lace, although I'm pretty sure I'm getting rid of both clumps of Techny Peach Lace. Since it bouquet blooms, the show is over in three weeks, and I have much better performing lates now in the same color range (Kentucky Lucky, for example bloomed last year for almost 8 weeks). At one time I had three clumps of Westbourne Good Old Days. I kept dividing it because it was such a vigorous grower. Now I have two clumps, and plan to sell off the smaller one in the future. If I were going to mass plant any of the daylilies I currently own, it would be Edge of Your Seat (because of the terrific repeat bloom) or Ruby Lipstick, which is well budded and usually throws a few reblooms scapes. Debra...See MoreDo you have a water feature?...do you even want one?
Comments (13)Emily, what beautiful fountains! I especially love the copper pot one, and I can't believe you drilled through a rock! It looks great. I've been dreaming of a pond for years now, preferably one with a small waterfall. I don't see it happening for awhile yet, though. Too big of a project to take on at this time. As for mosquito control, I always assumed that I would just use those dunks or granules - no fish planned here. Although I believe that Emily is correct in that moving water disturbs/repels mosquitos. I have to admit though, that I was at my in-laws this weekend, and they just put in a small fountain, and quite frankly, after a few hours, the thing was driving me crazy, lol! I had been thinking of getting a small fountain for my patio, but after this weekend I may rethink that. If it drove me crazy at the in-laws, it will drive me crazy at home - but at least I can turn off the one at home. Maybe instead of a patio fountain I will just do a patio water garden. :) Dee...See MoreDishwasher died last night. Do you have a low-mid one you love?
Comments (8)If you're talking ancient, you'll have a mental adjustment to make. The newer machines all use much less water, now, and will likely need less detergent. They also all take longer for a "normal" cycle. I'd also recommend paying for quiet. Longer cycle-times mean you'll be listening to whatever noise it makes for longer than you're accustomed to. Within the range of 500-1,000 you should have no trouble. FWIW, I have a newer Whirlpool 2800 what does a wonderful job. They also make a stainless version. KA version made by same company has stainless models also and comes in quieter models although the sound level of mine is quite acceptable, IMHO. Believe they are both in your price range....See MoreDo you have to have one of those fancy fancy machines for this?
Comments (9)I'd say embroidery machine also and ditto what Igloochic said. We have a few new businesses in cities around here that do this type monogramming. Mongramming is the hot item right now I guess. I got a few monogrammed items from a friend for Christmas, black and white with a hot pink monogram. As for the lampshades, do a shout-out for Georgiagal if you are interested in those. I believe she has a friend who does the embroidery and she did two for her dining room. Georgiagal is an expert at covering lampshades. She had the fabric monogrammed first and then covered her lampshades. She has a blog - Southern Hospitality. Also Igloo - those machines are SOOOO expensive. My husband often goes to machinary auctions (he's a machinist/fabricator), and was telling me just the other day about some of the sewing machines he's seen for sale at the auctions for upholestery and also the ones for embroidery. He's actually interested in one of the upholstery sewing machines. I may have to start going to these auctions with him to check out the sewing machines! LOL tina...See Moreluckygal
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