tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post4218918130505480140..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: The Fun ContinuesKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-49591243694314732092015-04-08T07:16:57.511-07:002015-04-08T07:16:57.511-07:00The Jaws look so fun with its rainbow colored teet...The Jaws look so fun with its rainbow colored teeth! Your entire landscape and garden are beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-35088498603964754202014-12-22T11:32:06.050-08:002014-12-22T11:32:06.050-08:00Kris I was looking forward to your wonderful updat...Kris I was looking forward to your wonderful update...it will grow in before you know it!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-23263239349971828072014-12-21T19:45:02.130-08:002014-12-21T19:45:02.130-08:00I have to laugh at that phrase, "done plantin...I have to laugh at that phrase, "done planting." Is there such a state? <br /><br />The new areas are looking great! I love the plant palette and can already imagine it filled out and gorgeous!Evan Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732413653862912387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-70199975553904047232014-12-21T13:05:35.647-08:002014-12-21T13:05:35.647-08:00It looks wonderful, not bare. Over planted looks ...It looks wonderful, not bare. Over planted looks bad and disrespects the plants.<br /><br />Dear Husband did a great job on the flagstones. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-81316600347800074982014-12-20T19:53:11.207-08:002014-12-20T19:53:11.207-08:00Gardening is a good lesson in patience, Deb! Gardening is a good lesson in patience, Deb! Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-48865880773963907162014-12-20T19:51:48.783-08:002014-12-20T19:51:48.783-08:00I love Coprosma too, Angie. Fortunately, they'...I love Coprosma too, Angie. Fortunately, they're hardy here, although - with the exception of C. 'Plum Hussey' - most appear to be slow growers.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-29905564513007784212014-12-20T19:50:12.989-08:002014-12-20T19:50:12.989-08:00The plants seem so slow to fill in when I'm ch...The plants seem so slow to fill in when I'm checking on their progress daily but perhaps it's like the watch kettle that never boils..I looked at early pictures of my side garden earlier this week and was startled to see just how much has changed since the beginning of the year.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-32637517989485352122014-12-20T19:47:28.319-08:002014-12-20T19:47:28.319-08:00The rain has been a real blessing, Deb. I worked ...The rain has been a real blessing, Deb. I worked hard to get plants in the ground before the heaviest storms hit.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-43450775062969774462014-12-20T19:46:05.239-08:002014-12-20T19:46:05.239-08:00The Magnolia clearly didn't cohabit well with ...The Magnolia clearly didn't cohabit well with the lawn so I hope it appreciates the mulch cover (and forgives the pruning done to the roots it extended beyond the drip line).Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-14717833041851656812014-12-20T19:42:33.192-08:002014-12-20T19:42:33.192-08:00Thanks sweetbay! Thanks sweetbay! Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-21908237191992695452014-12-20T19:42:10.184-08:002014-12-20T19:42:10.184-08:00Thanks Christina! Best wishes for a merry Christm...Thanks Christina! Best wishes for a merry Christmas to you as well!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-86798657458378593042014-12-20T19:41:15.738-08:002014-12-20T19:41:15.738-08:00Thanks! I hope it all comes together. Thanks! I hope it all comes together. Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22130176778354105092014-12-20T19:40:24.467-08:002014-12-20T19:40:24.467-08:00I was already walking across the beds too often, J...I was already walking across the beds too often, Jessica, so the additional path was definitely needed (and we had some extra stones, which made things easy).Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-57550675042845246542014-12-20T19:38:44.356-08:002014-12-20T19:38:44.356-08:00I'm better at exercising restraint in public a...I'm better at exercising restraint in public areas like the front yard than I am elsewhere in the garden, Peter - still, it's a challenge to keep my collector tendencies in check.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-52396878944118749582014-12-20T18:56:56.079-08:002014-12-20T18:56:56.079-08:00Everything is looking so beautiful. It may look a ...Everything is looking so beautiful. It may look a little bare now, but once everything starts growing, it will become so lush! The mulch around the magnolia has a big impact. "Jaws" is aptly named!debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-39578021741571246422014-12-20T10:49:03.583-08:002014-12-20T10:49:03.583-08:00It will all fill out in no time I'm sure Kris ...It will all fill out in no time I'm sure Kris and especially as you are now having rain. That will get them all off to a good start.<br />Coprosma are lovely shrubs, unfortunately not hardy here. I love the shine the leaves have. You must be thrilled to bit with what you've achieved this year. I know I would be.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682908724307784154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-36808028662416646222014-12-20T09:27:23.236-08:002014-12-20T09:27:23.236-08:00I know it looks bare, but it will fill in sooner t...I know it looks bare, but it will fill in sooner than you think. And hooray for the rain, even if it is interfering a bit with all your work. I am keeping my fingers crossed that all your new plants thrive.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-35753398721502611402014-12-20T05:33:53.807-08:002014-12-20T05:33:53.807-08:00Don't you just love that you got to write the ...Don't you just love that you got to write the words "Work on the front garden continues between rainstorms."! <br /><br />Everything you are planting will be so much happier so much faster due to the rain you are getting. I'm betting you'll be admiring how rapidly your plants have spread well before you expected. I appreciate that you are not only buying new plants, but propagating plants you already have established. To me that is a sure sign of a true gardener at work. TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-1056098123509488282014-12-20T03:23:54.318-08:002014-12-20T03:23:54.318-08:00It is looking wonderful, I love how the Magnolia i...It is looking wonderful, I love how the Magnolia is set off so beautifully by its circle of mulch, and what a good idea, as magnolias hate having their roots interfered with.<br />You have been very restrained with your plant buying and made some great choices.chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037607962980090244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-27071735556189229242014-12-19T18:57:41.655-08:002014-12-19T18:57:41.655-08:00I like what you have done with your front yard. I ...I like what you have done with your front yard. I think it looks wonderful! sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-89886355043683659342014-12-19T14:19:04.190-08:002014-12-19T14:19:04.190-08:00Dear Kris, gosh your newly planted beds look fanta...Dear Kris, gosh your newly planted beds look fantastic! I also love the stones that your husband has placed! As always I am most interested in the drought tolerant plants that you are buying and see what I particularly like to maybe add it to my own garden in the future. I can't wait to see follow-up photos when everything has grown in a little bit more. Wising you a nice Christmas time with tons of good gardening weather, warm regards, <br />Christinaorganicgardendreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122516730008378516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-90660231997458857012014-12-19T13:10:22.516-08:002014-12-19T13:10:22.516-08:00Ohhh that Jaws! Shaping up nicely Kris!Ohhh that Jaws! Shaping up nicely Kris!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-12467731612332277682014-12-19T11:15:10.532-08:002014-12-19T11:15:10.532-08:00It will soon fill out and already it looks so much...It will soon fill out and already it looks so much more exciting than grass. I like how you've put in plenty of paths, they will make maintenance so much easier. rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-53249316488710790442014-12-19T11:14:12.209-08:002014-12-19T11:14:12.209-08:00It may look a little bit bare now but when it fill...It may look a little bit bare now but when it fills in, it will be spectacular. I admire your restraint and thoughtfulness in planting your new areas!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.com