SDS Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 We swapped out some inkberry hollies for Rose Glow Barberries, planted some Fuji Blue Balloon Flowers, swapped out coastal leucanthoe for Mountain Fire Andromeda, planted some blue star junipers and added some more Firepower Nandinas... I saw some Scottish Broom at the nursery today that really kicked ass. I hope I can work that in somewhere, but we are pretty full right now. What's being planted in your bed's this spring (other than some homely chicks from the local bar)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I didn't, but my wife planted tulips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Nothing yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 We swapped out some inkberry hollies for Rose Glow Barberries, planted some Fuji Blue Balloon Flowers, swapped out coastal leucanthoe for Mountain Fire Andromeda, planted some blue star junipers and added some more Firepower Nandinas... I saw some Scottish Broom at the nursery today that really kicked ass. I hope I can work that in somewhere, but we are pretty full right now. What's being planted in your bed's this spring (other than some homely chicks from the local bar)? 691924[/snapback] When I was married, my ex seemed to have some knowledge of that stuff....she was always talking about how such and such was a "full sun" flower, or "low sun"....whatever....do you have to pay attention to how all that stuff you mentioned goes together, or can you pretty much just go with it and give each type their own little area? I don't know a damn thing about landscaping, other than the fact that I love how a nicely manicured lawn looks. I also enjoy being out in one, too, so next time I buy a house I may have to pick some brains around here about how best to do things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Do the Flyers and Senators count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 Do the Flyers and Senators count? 691946[/snapback] Only if they are planted next to a statue of a urinating lawn gnome (VABills doesn't count). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 When I was married, my ex seemed to have some knowledge of that stuff....she was always talking about how such and such was a "full sun" flower, or "low sun"....whatever....do you have to pay attention to how all that stuff you mentioned goes together, or can you pretty much just go with it and give each type their own little area? I don't know a damn thing about landscaping, other than the fact that I love how a nicely manicured lawn looks. I also enjoy being out in one, too, so next time I buy a house I may have to pick some brains around here about how best to do things. 691942[/snapback] yes, you do.... If you live in hot weather and want a dead azalea, make sure it gets blistering sun all day! We found the best value was to get a design at the local nursery (a large one with substantial stock) and then get that money back through the plant purchase. We did that and our landscaping smokes any of our neighbors by a country mile. We planted almost 140 plants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 yes, you do.... If you live in hot weather and want a dead azalea, make sure it gets blistering sun all day! We found the best value was to get a design at the local nursery (a large one with substantial stock) and then get that money back through the plant purchase. We did that and our landscaping smokes any of our neighbors by a country mile. We planted almost 140 plants! 691961[/snapback] Holy sheeeaat....that's a helluva lot of plants, lol. I'll bet it either really looks nice or really WILL look nice once you're done with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 So while you have been out planting flowers you let the server get viruses, and infect all of our machines. Where are your priorites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Only if they are planted next to a statue of a urinating lawn gnome (VABills doesn't count). 691954[/snapback] Shut up scooter. I can't believe the only SOB shorter then me is making short jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodBye Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Well, right now I have a bunch of dirt and stumps in my yard. Since I've moved here about 2 months ago I have had two trees taken out and my back yard plowed. My yard is facing west so it gets mostly afternoon sun so I'm going to have to find some sun-loving plants. I have a couple so far but will be adding some more soon! I hoping to have most of the yard finished by the end of summer. I'll also have a nice tan by then too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Well, right now I have a bunch of dirt and stumps in my yard. Since I've moved here about 2 months ago I have had two trees taken out and my back yard plowed. My yard is facing west so it gets mostly afternoon sun so I'm going to have to find some sun-loving plants. I have a couple so far but will be adding some more soon! I hoping to have most of the yard finished by the end of summer. I'll also have a nice tan by then too. 691990[/snapback] I sure hope yours turns out better than mine did when I bought my house. I don't know where the hell they got the sod from, but it had like three different kinds of grass in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCDAWG Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I planted a 12 ft. yoshino cherry tree this spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpbillsfan Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I didn't, but my wife planted tulips. 691928[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I sure hope yours turns out better than mine did when I bought my house. I don't know where the hell they got the sod from, but it had like three different kinds of grass in it 692001[/snapback] I am not sure... Yet, don't want to sound like a wise-ass, but this would sound logical?... Right?... That is why I would be against using sod. How does the place (sod farm) know where the cut sod will be used?... I don't think they sell diferent types (sun, partial, and shade grass)?... So logically, I would think they cover all bases in the sod they cut... I am not sure on this, but this logic detered me away from getting sod... Especially in a very sunny location... I planted seed and it seems better off in the long run than some that went the sod route... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet baboo Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I didn't, but my wife planted tulips. 691928[/snapback] two lips on your organ? all i did was beefsteak tomatoes and cherry tomatoes considering red peppers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I've been getting a sh--load of starter trees from the Natonal Arbor Day Foundation in those white plastic sleeves. So far: 10 Flowering trees (dogwoods, etc.), 5 blue spruce, 3 hazelnut bushes, and today 5 rose of sharon. I don't quite know what to do with it all, nor why they're coming in the first place. In the garden, trying some peppermint this year beside my stalwart chives. Will be doing several tomato plants (you ain't had a tomato 'til you've had a CT tomato --- it's just something in the soil). Spinach. Might try some kale. Cucumbers did really well last year but if I look at another one I'm going to yark, not to mention the vines and curlicues go everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 I am not sure... Yet, don't want to sound like a wise-ass, but this would sound logical?... Right?... That is why I would be against using sod. How does the place (sod farm) know where the cut sod will be used?... I don't think they sell diferent types (sun, partial, and shade grass)?... So logically, I would think they cover all bases in the sod they cut... I am not sure on this, but this logic detered me away from getting sod... Especially in a very sunny location... I planted seed and it seems better off in the long run than some that went the sod route... 692037[/snapback] Most grass should be blends. A monolithic seeding would leave the turf open to disease and weather related stress. Now, maybe you are dealing with southern turf varieties which I know little about, but northern grasses are usually blended. You might plant all tall fescue, but even then it will be a blend of different fescues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 I planted a 12 ft. yoshino cherry tree this spring. 692023[/snapback] I was looking at those today too... We are clearing a lot of junk trees from the back yard and I need to decide what I want to replace them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 So while you have been out planting flowers you let the server get viruses, and infect all of our machines. Where are your priorites? 691982[/snapback] 95% of my stuff was planted last April. This month we have just been replacing and exchanging a small percentage that didn't survive or didn't look right. I will try to be snappier on the security updates. We were only a few weeks behind. I didn;t realize IPB boards were under a large scale attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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