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As I said in DG’s post a few days ago I had to down-size and consolidate my flower beds to one cottage-style bed. It’s pretty full so very few weeds. Except for a pit of zinnias/cosmos, some daylilies and marigolds the rest are wildflowers and self-seed.
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Comments (10)There are many types of sedums that is absolutely beautiful. My fav so far is Sedum Autumn joy because of its color that it provides throughout the year. I have at least 8 different types of sedums in my gardens. I planted some Agave with my sedums and created a succulent garden that is full and rich with color. Another plant that loves the coastal areas is Gallederia and Gaura. Both of these plants are easy to grow and will fill in areas with bright colors. Here is my web page so you can see what some of the plants look like. I don't have many sedums in the front yard except around the mailbox, ..maybe later I will add my sedum garden if you would like to see them. Here is a link that might be useful: My home page...See MoreEasy-care shade plants for new gardener?
Comments (10)Nothing beats hostas for the shade. I've planted them in late spring, summer and fall, though I've had the best luck transplanting when they are still dormant. Leave the leaves in tact for the winter, it helps winter-protect the crown. Brunnera 'Jack Frost' is a BEAUTIFUL pop in the shade. One of my favorites. I also like Astilbe - don't deadhead the flowers, you can choose from those with green or purplish foliage. I think 'Red Fanal' has the darker, glossy foliage, red blooms. 'Bridal Veil' is supposed to be the nicest of the white flowering..I think this one looks nice paired with white variegated hostas. I second Heucheras, I have purple foliage with my green hostas, a nice contrast. For something taller, Annabelle Hydrangea. Just cut them back 8 inches from the ground in early spring before new growth emerges. Don't fertilize much, if at all, the blooms will get too heavy and flop to the ground. The spent blooms add interest to a fall/winter garden - I leave them in tact. And, cut flowers during the summer months make for nice arrangements in a vase. Bleeding hearts bloom in the spring, and are good around Hostas, the foliage tends to die back in the summer, especially during droughts. Give it plenty of water after it's done blooming to prolong the dieback if you want. The nearby hostas will help cover the empty space of the bleeding hearts later in the season. Have fun!...See MoreFragrant rose zone 7 - easy care
Comments (16)Many references to "old cabbage roses" will also be about Hybrid Perpetuals, not just "true" cabbage roses, i.e. Centifolias. I think it meant rounded bloom form as opposed to pointed Hybrid Tea bloom form. Erasmus, my 'Clotilde Soupert' came from you, and is rather huge this year. It shot up, then leaned outward as it filled out. Now it's about three feet tall and five feet in diameter. Looking back, I should have cut it down a little more this year, since it's starting to block 'Charles de Mills' behind it. As you mentioned, mine is also one of my healthiest roses, and balling happens only when it's cool and damp -- not when it's warm and damp nor cool and dry. When I expect or see balling, I just snip the blooms off and wait for the next round, which follows rather quickly. It also looks like it's racing against 'Marie Pavie' and a few others to claim the "first rose of the season to bloom", which should begin any day now. The clematis are already starting. :-) ~Christopher...See MoreWho said mango trees were easy to care for ? LOL
Comments (13)puglvr1, halfwaythere1, thanks for your comments. Yes I agree, spraying the trees is getting to be more of a hassle as the years pass ! To be honest, my general feelings are that there certainly are some mango varieties that are prone to get the fungus ( Nam Doc Mai being one ), more than others. But having carefully selected the trees I now have, I am starting to feel that this year may be the last that I spray, especially since there's been no sign of any diseases in the last 8 years since that one horribly sick tree was cut down ! I think now it's time to give them and me a rest ! Those 8 yrs lead me to believe I now have four trees that are not prone to getting the fungus !! I hope you don't get the fungus either halfwaythere1 and I have a good feeling you won't, as your tree hasn't gotten it, and at 30 ft tall, has obviously been around a long time and has remained healthy with no sprays. I wouldn't worry if I were you so don't even think about spraying unless you see the green fungus yourself ! My Glenn tree is now about 21 - 23 ft tall, in the ground here for 8 years with no signs of the fungus. So it, and my other younger trees will not be sprayed anymore. What got me started on the copper sulfide spraying was that initial nightmare with the Nam Doc Mai that lasted for 2 1/2 years before I threw my hands up and surrendered. Cut it down and was very careful in selecting my mango trees after that. I think all three of us will be fine this year, and next year as well. Looking forward to approx. 250 plump mango's from my early season Glenn in mid/late June. The 12 ft tall Tebow will have to have two old pickle jars filled with apple cider vinegar because it's a late season tree,( fruit flies, we get here every yr like clockwork ) ..approx 75 fruits ripening around late July. My young Valencia Pride tree AND equally young Kent tree will not have the vinegar pots till next year as they are small, new babies,...no fruit expected from either ! Just curious puglvr, do you have any late harvesting trees ? If so, do you use the vinegar jars ? Bottom line, - I hope all of us has a bonanza year,..with NO fungus among us !!! : )...See More
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