Yviestevie: thanks for the info on the iris. I must try the supplier you mentioned - and to also follow the instructions to the letter. I've winged it in the past and that is why irises have been a bloom this year and never seen again scenario. Although, that has happened with a lot of bulbs in this garden. They just completely disappear after the first year and no sign of them even if in curiosity I've dug over the patch and found nothing. Only this year - two nectaroscardom out of original 6 have appeared which were planted years ago, flowered beautifully year one and were never seen again. It's most odd. I keep thinking something must be eating them because very few plants have rotted away in the soil over the years. It's a mystery to me.
Dani - absolutely love your herb pallet. I have a spare pallet which has been sitting around for a couple of years and I've just smacked my forehead and said 'Why didn't I think of that?'. I have a space which is always left empty because it is a low stone wall with iron fencing on top of it it and - what luck - the blank space of it which doesn't have any soil or anything in front of it is about exactly the length of a pallet. So now you have inspired me on how to fill that space for the first time in years. It's always looked like an odd boring blank of fencing. Great job!
Leadfarmer - I do love your uncut lawn. The way it looks in the photographs has really brought back a memory from childhood living in the country before the days when garden furniture was so prevalent and we all sat around or lay out on the grass in our bare feet. I really just want to run and dive into your uncut lawn - which is the first thought I had when I saw your photograph. On those really hot days it would be great to cool down just by lying in your grass! Beasties and all! I'm getting all nostalgic for childhood here.
Im leaving those areas of the lawn uncut as its considered better for wildlife, bugs, birds etc. At some point I will cut it but I don't know when, though I expect Ill let it grow again. I am keeping the path and edge regularly mowed, and I regularly edge the lawn. That way it looks intentional, and not neglected.
I think it's lovely LF. Don't think I'm brave enough to do it! If I hadn't been extending, I might have left the side area of the garden in a similar way though.
Mine is recovering well after the builder's stuff being dumped on it. Just as well we've had all this dry weather. The Gods were smiling on me
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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A A Milne
That's a great picture and what a lovely plant - never seen one like it before.
GD it's nectaroscordum. The seed heads stand upright.
HaHa RB is getting her freak on!!!! Get the grass cut!!!! Can't cope.
Lovely pic Jeninkent. Bee pix always bring a smile
I liked your grass 'maze' LF. Are you letting it grow indefinitely?
Or are you thinking of getting a pony at some point?.....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Yviestevie: thanks for the info on the iris. I must try the supplier you mentioned - and to also follow the instructions to the letter. I've winged it in the past and that is why irises have been a bloom this year and never seen again scenario. Although, that has happened with a lot of bulbs in this garden. They just completely disappear after the first year and no sign of them even if in curiosity I've dug over the patch and found nothing. Only this year - two nectaroscardom out of original 6 have appeared which were planted years ago, flowered beautifully year one and were never seen again. It's most odd. I keep thinking something must be eating them because very few plants have rotted away in the soil over the years. It's a mystery to me.
Dani - absolutely love your herb pallet. I have a spare pallet which has been sitting around for a couple of years and I've just smacked my forehead and said 'Why didn't I think of that?'. I have a space which is always left empty because it is a low stone wall with iron fencing on top of it it and - what luck - the blank space of it which doesn't have any soil or anything in front of it is about exactly the length of a pallet. So now you have inspired me on how to fill that space for the first time in years. It's always looked like an odd boring blank of fencing. Great job!
Leadfarmer - I do love your uncut lawn. The way it looks in the photographs has really brought back a memory from childhood living in the country before the days when garden furniture was so prevalent and we all sat around or lay out on the grass in our bare feet. I really just want to run and dive into your uncut lawn - which is the first thought I had when I saw your photograph. On those really hot days it would be great to cool down just by lying in your grass! Beasties and all! I'm getting all nostalgic for childhood here.
Turbines went through tonight, thankfully alls well
A A Milne
Im leaving those areas of the lawn uncut as its considered better for wildlife, bugs, birds etc. At some point I will cut it but I don't know when, though I expect Ill let it grow again. I am keeping the path and edge regularly mowed, and I regularly edge the lawn. That way it looks intentional, and not neglected.
Glad you had no problems LP
I think it's lovely LF. Don't think I'm brave enough to do it! If I hadn't been extending, I might have left the side area of the garden in a similar way though.
Mine is recovering well after the builder's stuff being dumped on it. Just as well we've had all this dry weather. The Gods were smiling on me
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Fairy, doesn't look like the builders have touched it. You have done really well to get it back in shape. Here are a few of mine taken yesterday.
Nelly Moser in all her glory, didn't do well last year but excelling herself this year.
Loving geums at the momen, this is Lady Stratheden
First bloom on Gertrude Jekyll this year.
All the ladies seem to be looking fabulous at the moment