tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post7959265026309872427..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: Plants crowding their neighborsKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-55917778938326177272021-04-19T11:38:32.814-07:002021-04-19T11:38:32.814-07:00Thanks Arun.Thanks Arun.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-25196410271253524252021-04-18T23:58:50.206-07:002021-04-18T23:58:50.206-07:00Beautiful plants , how lovely assortment of plants...Beautiful plants , how lovely assortment of plants you have in your garden. Well I don't like to remove the wild growth of plants and succulents generally but my helper in the Garden trims it up periodically. Thanks for joining in Garden Affair.Arun Goyalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01211682662801368685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-86357541269942519702021-04-15T10:23:13.695-07:002021-04-15T10:23:13.695-07:00Well, for now the Salvia-Acacia mash-up has been l...Well, for now the Salvia-Acacia mash-up has been left alone, Anna, but I plan to see what I can accomplish with some judicious pruning once the Salvia's done blooming.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-42063499959587570072021-04-14T22:20:59.109-07:002021-04-14T22:20:59.109-07:00Your bouquets always lift my spirits, Kris. I kind...Your bouquets always lift my spirits, Kris. I kind of like the fused Salvia and Cousin Itt. Would never have thought to combine them, but they are kind of cool together like that. :)Anna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353084595743927603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-53009413310861890782021-04-11T11:56:53.495-07:002021-04-11T11:56:53.495-07:00I always find it easier to dig something up if it ...I always find it easier to dig something up if it dies! I still haven't dug that particular shrub up, though, as I don't want to help the raccoons, who are back with near nightly visits, with their frenzied digging for grubs. I need to find a replacement to fill that spot, preferably something big enough to keep the raccoons at bay.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-90874774007449306072021-04-11T09:12:00.696-07:002021-04-11T09:12:00.696-07:00Is it possible to have too much success? If a plan...Is it possible to have too much success? If a plant is too vigorous I tend to remove it out fear I'll have to devote too much time to managing it. I cracked up at "eliminated the need for evaluation of its placement by dying". It has to be the phrase of the week!chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-89202791070705717532021-04-10T19:05:11.054-07:002021-04-10T19:05:11.054-07:00I'm always nervous about moving even overcrowd...I'm always nervous about moving even overcrowded plants, Jenny. And then there's also the issue of where to move them to ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-19827190199662533022021-04-10T19:03:17.041-07:002021-04-10T19:03:17.041-07:00There are plants I call weeds that the local nurse...There are plants I call weeds that the local nurseries sell, Elaine, but I guess there are differences even locally.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-65254639628449942542021-04-10T17:27:19.385-07:002021-04-10T17:27:19.385-07:00So I am not the only one! Even so your garden is b...So I am not the only one! Even so your garden is beautiful and I wonder if it really matters in the end. Unless it kills a plant. I promise myself that I will not let it happen and then I forget and wonder what happened to that plant I used to have. I hope you have a lovely weekend too. Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-41916502644720581152021-04-10T17:13:49.508-07:002021-04-10T17:13:49.508-07:00I had me a good chuckle as so many of the plants t...I had me a good chuckle as so many of the plants that are trying to take over your garden we baby and pamper to get them to even make a small show. 'Grass is always greener' scenario.luv2gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883799040439283011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-44432771577301068102021-04-10T12:01:29.601-07:002021-04-10T12:01:29.601-07:00I'll keep working on that Wisteria...My 'C...I'll keep working on that Wisteria...My 'Cousin Itts' ARE happy plants, HB. I think I lucked out by getting them early on before the nurseries started releasing a lot of substandard plants to fill the demand.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-30413305483069601662021-04-10T11:53:31.975-07:002021-04-10T11:53:31.975-07:00It appears that the Salvia spreads by layering, wi...It appears that the Salvia spreads by layering, with its stems rooting where they touch the soil. As that activity occurs underneath the cover of the Acacia's branches, I wasn't aware of it until recently. I'm inclined to move the Salvia but I've no idea where.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-79652530171769495562021-04-10T11:48:00.037-07:002021-04-10T11:48:00.037-07:00While I do tend to cram plants, I'm afraid I a...While I do tend to cram plants, I'm afraid I also get annoyed when they don't just manage to get along. It's clearly time for me to step up and learn to be a proactive mediator ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-28302264888315798312021-04-10T10:00:18.779-07:002021-04-10T10:00:18.779-07:00It took me 10 years to get rid of our wisteria. T...It took me 10 years to get rid of our wisteria. They are something else!<br /><br />My Lotus had a few beautiful weeks and then it died. You have the touch with yours. I would worry the Salvia might damage the beauty of 'Itt', but maybe I'm just jealous of your 'Cousin Itt's. ;^)<br /><br />Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-8006911783789093352021-04-10T09:57:12.391-07:002021-04-10T09:57:12.391-07:00Wow, you know I love me some cramscaping, but that...Wow, you know I love me some cramscaping, but that Acacia cognata 'Cousin Itt' and Salvia lanceolata combo takes it to an entirely different level. Good luck!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-29885317457204229822021-04-10T04:53:21.198-07:002021-04-10T04:53:21.198-07:00The adage "you'll never get it all done&q...The adage "you'll never get it all done" is never truer than in a garden. I'm facing a fair amount of plant divisions myself. Nature seems to be always a step or two ahead of us!Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-88010235928123812352021-04-09T19:24:42.873-07:002021-04-09T19:24:42.873-07:00One of the prior owners (there were two in quick s...One of the prior owners (there were two in quick succession) planted Wisteria on each side of the arbor in our south-end garden. I managed to wipe out one after just two tries but the other has proved obnoxiously resilient.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72348956078915613082021-04-09T19:21:38.025-07:002021-04-09T19:21:38.025-07:00It's a great plant in general even if a trifle...It's a great plant in general even if a trifle exuberant - and the cut stems are useful in flower arrangements ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-45484777436433698432021-04-09T19:15:36.456-07:002021-04-09T19:15:36.456-07:00Lotus 'Amazon Sunset' is definitely and ov...Lotus 'Amazon Sunset' is definitely and over-achiever, Lisa!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-63291696791511909512021-04-09T18:20:45.550-07:002021-04-09T18:20:45.550-07:00You have lots of work ahead, Kris. Even though cr...You have lots of work ahead, Kris. Even though crowding is taking place, it's all beautiful. Wisteria - a devil plant for sure. It has escaped into the woods all over in north Alabama and runs rampant. I'm also trying to eliminate it and I wish us both lots of luck.Barbara H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13624604708371495092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22994548541977016042021-04-09T14:08:23.497-07:002021-04-09T14:08:23.497-07:00The lotus is beautiful running through. The lotus is beautiful running through. Susie @ pbmGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08405047006217308676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-31037814770496767972021-04-09T13:34:57.154-07:002021-04-09T13:34:57.154-07:00I can't imagine having to trim a plant weekly....I can't imagine having to trim a plant weekly. That must be quite the grower.<br />I think Cousin Itt would look good all by itself. Such a nice texture. The salvia would too I bet. Have a good weekend.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09310556337842514199noreply@blogger.com