Hi ishaphan, I just started with them, my favorit nursery had them in their catalogue. I used some in my own garden as edging plants, planting last fall, did a small perennial border for a private client using Rebecca Moss as ground cover (with G album Apfelbluete, a light pink on) last fall plus did another private garden, planted this April, using it for a large area as groundcover, dotted with single tall fern and Helleborus foetidus (native here and thriving on heavy soil). So now I am curious and slightly anxious how they perform, as I test drive them in someone else`s garden... I didn`t know that they divide easily, that`s a great plus. My garden is somewhat organized without being hoovered-clean-no-hair-out-of place, so they should fit in well. And I also did not know that there are so many varieties, I had a hard time getting hold of Rebecca Moss when ordering from a different nursery for the larger project. And I relocated a "Rosenlicht" from that last project in order to monitor it closely in my garden. It is a clear, strong pink, by a German breeder, Klose, who died some years ago and bred some Hostas as well, Fulda is his, if I remember correctly. So, let`s see how they do. Do you happen to have pics of more mature plants like 3 years olds? that would be so great. Have a nice week end (mine hopefully includes some editing of perennial borders and Dahlia planting) bye, Lin

I trim out unruly stems throughout the year until July. I just cut back an American Smoketree that was 5' tall with only a few leaves on top all the way back to 12". It started to back bud and is leafing out now. I wonder if its too late to cut it back to bare stems but I wouldn't hesitate to trim any unruly growth.

You normally do not abut a vanity and a tub without some form of wall in between the two, making the vanity more of an alcove vanity where a filler works just fine. The issue isn't just the aesthetics of the fit, it's a functional one about the waterproofing needed. And yes, a full overlay door will need at least 1" of filler to be able to fully open the door without rubbing the adjacent surface. Because semi custom cabinets come in 3" increments, a better choice is to subtract 3" from the overall size of the intended vanity and use a single 3" filler split into two pieces, one for each side of the alcove. However, a 60" vanity is as small a double vanity as you can have and still be functional. And you still need a wall in between the tub and the vanity, even if it's just a pony wall with glass in the upper portion. I think it's back to the drawing board design wise. Or go with a smaller single vanity.

Oh dear. This is what I was afraid of. I'm also seeing "installation issues" as well as glue residue. I'm seeing short edges that are too close to each other (usually need to be a minimum of 6-8" apart). The expansion gap at the walls (first photo of the gray floor) may not be wide enough...Solid hardwoods that are 3/4" thick require expansion gaps that are 3/4" wide at all walls and vertical out croppings (like doorways, etc). I'm going to guess they used a "glue assist" install because of the width of the planks. And now to the nasty bit: the manufacturer's installation requirements. You will need to access a copy of the manufacturer(s) installation instructions. You will down load it and PRINT IT OUT! You will read the part about "glue down" or "glue assist" for wide plank floors. You will look for the SPECIFIC WORDS "Colorrite". If the manufacturer does NOT specifically state this product, then you have a BIG weapon to go after the installer for a new floor - at their expense. Who did the installation? Did the flooring retailer send out a crew to install the floors (one stop shop = purchase + install = one place to call when something goes wrong)? Or did you hire an independent installer?