From a new house for Nikko built out of rocks found in the garden, to a cutie boy in a pot! My garden is no ordinary Garden! I never know what I will see....
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Box Hedge (Buxus-suffruticosa-dwarf-box)I have planted a number of these around my yard, front and back. I love the architectural, evergreen quality of these delightful little shrubs, the neatness and formal look gives even the smallest space large scale interest when planted as a hedge. I could plant these everywhere, no part of my garden is untouched! I think I will plant more under the plum tree to mirror the hedge I am growing in front of grandma's garden. They are located on opposite sides of the yard. These plants are fairly low maintenance once established and grow really well in the Northwest. I am thinking of putting them around the fountain too, seriously no place is safe from these deliciously green, compact little plants. See link below for growing tips and plant love.
http://www.ashridgetrees.co.uk/Buxus-suffruticosa-Dwarf-Box
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Developments on Grandma's Garden....
Work came to a halt today as we accidentally created a new water feature in the yard...grrr! Mental Note: Always check where the water pipes are!
The main water line to the irrigation was hit, which ironically was a good thing. I was going to be doing this work next week when Dave was gone, so I am glad it happened while he was here and he was the one that did it...hehehe! He knew exactly how to fix it, if this was to happen with him gone I would have been in trouble, don't even know how to turn the main off (OK now I do!)
It turns out that there are 3 water pipes down there as well as a power line, only 4in below the surface, very scary! I had to rethink my whole garden so not to disturb the pipes again...totally sucked!
I was planning a row of Italian Cypresses for next to the fence to provide a privacy screen. The pipes run parallel and right where we wanted to dig. So we have had to put them in right on the fence line, hope it does not create problems down the track.
Its nice to be able to do this for Grandma and its acting as a way of closure too.
Work came to a halt today as we accidentally created a new water feature in the yard...grrr! Mental Note: Always check where the water pipes are!
The main water line to the irrigation was hit, which ironically was a good thing. I was going to be doing this work next week when Dave was gone, so I am glad it happened while he was here and he was the one that did it...hehehe! He knew exactly how to fix it, if this was to happen with him gone I would have been in trouble, don't even know how to turn the main off (OK now I do!)
It turns out that there are 3 water pipes down there as well as a power line, only 4in below the surface, very scary! I had to rethink my whole garden so not to disturb the pipes again...totally sucked!
I was planning a row of Italian Cypresses for next to the fence to provide a privacy screen. The pipes run parallel and right where we wanted to dig. So we have had to put them in right on the fence line, hope it does not create problems down the track.
Its nice to be able to do this for Grandma and its acting as a way of closure too.
Friday, August 7, 2009
August in my garden....
- The Shasta Daisies are dying and need to be deadheaded, fingers crossed for a second bloom.
- Hydrangeas hated the heat wave we had and are not coping, they also need to be deadheaded already, so sad!
- Weeds, weeds and more weeds....my main project this month.
- Everything is looking lush and overgrown, I need to start pruning back: Wisteria and Jasmine around the pergola.
- Many of the shrubs out the front need a trim, little tidy up to keep shape.
- Lawn was fertilized and is starting to come back from the bad aeration job it had.
The start of a remembrance garden for Grandma.....
Roses, Shasta Daisies, Irises, Lavender, Jasmine, Ivy, mauve lilacs and purple moms are what will be the basis for this garden. Its a very pretty pale pink climbing rose that will be the back drop, surrounded by a base of dwarf box hedges. The lilac will be placed either side of the rose trellis. The ivy is in a pot training its way up an wooden obelisk, the moms are also in a terracotta pot. The lavendar, irises and daisies will be in the ground. Should be a very pretty Purple and white garden.
Still not sure where the Jasmine will be going, but its some more evergreen that I can grow as a privacy break between us and next door. I will also be placing some Italian Cypress's along the fence too, just to create a break between us and the big wall of next doors house.
I just have to dig out all the weeds and ugly plants...gosh its hard work to maintain a garden. Only last year this area looked so pretty and manicured. Now it is so overgrown with weeds and out of control.
Important lesson, stay on top of the garden so it doesn't get on top of you...lol!
There are some plants I am pulling out, I think they are weeds, they sure do grow well in my garden and they are taller than me...yikes!
I have some stone leftover from another project that I am trying to incorporate into the design too.
Roses, Shasta Daisies, Irises, Lavender, Jasmine, Ivy, mauve lilacs and purple moms are what will be the basis for this garden. Its a very pretty pale pink climbing rose that will be the back drop, surrounded by a base of dwarf box hedges. The lilac will be placed either side of the rose trellis. The ivy is in a pot training its way up an wooden obelisk, the moms are also in a terracotta pot. The lavendar, irises and daisies will be in the ground. Should be a very pretty Purple and white garden.
Still not sure where the Jasmine will be going, but its some more evergreen that I can grow as a privacy break between us and next door. I will also be placing some Italian Cypress's along the fence too, just to create a break between us and the big wall of next doors house.
I just have to dig out all the weeds and ugly plants...gosh its hard work to maintain a garden. Only last year this area looked so pretty and manicured. Now it is so overgrown with weeds and out of control.
Important lesson, stay on top of the garden so it doesn't get on top of you...lol!
There are some plants I am pulling out, I think they are weeds, they sure do grow well in my garden and they are taller than me...yikes!
I have some stone leftover from another project that I am trying to incorporate into the design too.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
My Yards FALL to do list....
- Relocate Hydrangea in the back left corner of the yard, only 3ft across to where the ugly plant used to be.
- Move the azzela out the front under the sick cherry tree to the corner spot in that garden.
- Fertilize trees
- Cut and shape ever green hedges front and back
- Plant Plant Plant
- Relocate green plant in small front bed to back garden, plant row of dwarf box hedges
- Cut back lavender
Monday, August 3, 2009
Community Gardening....
I so want to join one, but there is nothing near by!
http://www.communitygarden.org/index.php
Renton needs one, how fun to get down and dirty with your neighbors!
I so want to join one, but there is nothing near by!
http://www.communitygarden.org/index.php
Renton needs one, how fun to get down and dirty with your neighbors!
Saturday, August 1, 2009
My poor Cherry Tree!
Today I noticed my Cherry Tree out front is not doing so well =(
Its leaves are wilted, the fruit is not growing and the branches are just looking bare. Where are the beautiful juicy green leaves and the fruit. warning warning! I need to do something and now.
I love this tree, it frames the house and provides a wonderful balance to the front of the property.
So I cut a branch off and took it to my local Lowes store, hoping I would be able to see the Arborist. Luck she was in today...yippie! Its rare that she is in so I was very excited to see her there! I showed her my poor little pathetic branch. Within 5mins she had it all diagnosed, fungus infection, bugs and malnourished. Time for some TLC! So I purchased what she suggested and will be playing Tree dr this afternoon. Crossing my fingers I can help it grow into a healthy happy tree.
Today I noticed my Cherry Tree out front is not doing so well =(
Its leaves are wilted, the fruit is not growing and the branches are just looking bare. Where are the beautiful juicy green leaves and the fruit. warning warning! I need to do something and now.
I love this tree, it frames the house and provides a wonderful balance to the front of the property.
So I cut a branch off and took it to my local Lowes store, hoping I would be able to see the Arborist. Luck she was in today...yippie! Its rare that she is in so I was very excited to see her there! I showed her my poor little pathetic branch. Within 5mins she had it all diagnosed, fungus infection, bugs and malnourished. Time for some TLC! So I purchased what she suggested and will be playing Tree dr this afternoon. Crossing my fingers I can help it grow into a healthy happy tree.
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