tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post6315292374238772266..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: Too Many Straight Bladed Plants-Time for a Redesign & Blue Star Memorialtinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-38008821786666689022009-11-11T21:08:03.877-06:002009-11-11T21:08:03.877-06:00In case you didn't subscribe to Skeeter's ...In case you didn't subscribe to Skeeter's follow up comments, I want to thank you and your husband for your service for the country. I have been following the news about the shootings at Fort Hood. What a horrible thing to have happen!<br /><br />I enjoyed seeing the changes you made to your planting area. I wanted to move some things around this fall, but wasn't able to because ofCorner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-22491009431169506432009-11-09T00:29:19.986-06:002009-11-09T00:29:19.986-06:00You are so right about the Fort Hood incident. Co...You are so right about the Fort Hood incident. Completely senseless and tragic. <br /><br />Great project you've been working on. I see what you mean (now that you've pointed it out) but I bet it still looked pretty when in bloom? I feel like I lost the fall (when my daughter got sick) but that's okay, hopefully there will be many more falls for projects. I'm feeling good Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_korner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-54551732563301014922009-11-08T13:48:38.824-06:002009-11-08T13:48:38.824-06:00Hi, Tina, Congratulations on the Memorial! As a ...Hi, Tina, Congratulations on the Memorial! As a mother of a soldier, (82nd Airborn), and daughter of a soldier (Daddy was a Timberwolf in WWII), I appreciate your service to our country.<br /><br />The straight blades are indeed a problem, and sometimes they are really hard to dig. I have a couple of huge clumps of Bi-colored Iris (Morea), that need digging. I don't know when we will get janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16978979417557447666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-15159569893150625012009-11-08T13:13:10.268-06:002009-11-08T13:13:10.268-06:00I can absolutely relate to this post. I usually c...I can absolutely relate to this post. I usually call them sword-shaped leaves, but so many of my favorite plants - tough, low water, full sun, long blooming - that it is very easy for me to overload a garden with them. Nice to know I'm not the only gardener battling this syndrome. Should we start a support group?Susan Morrisonhttp://www.garden-chick.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-3749304343005342232009-11-07T12:15:22.892-06:002009-11-07T12:15:22.892-06:00Good luck with the garden remodeling! I have plan...Good luck with the garden remodeling! I have plans for a lot of changes to my front yard in the spring. I feel a little apprehensive about how it will all work out, so maybe that's why I'm shirking my gardening this fall. The garden is just doing it's fall dying thing while I hang out inside.VWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17539135776275337661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-26624737029016494022009-11-07T00:19:10.554-06:002009-11-07T00:19:10.554-06:00It is kind of like 'fall cleaning' isn'...It is kind of like 'fall cleaning' isn't it? I don't like doing it, but feel so much better when I am done and I can see the results :)Noelle Johnson https://www.blogger.com/profile/12198931083102476324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-59752275320017202352009-11-06T22:55:47.391-06:002009-11-06T22:55:47.391-06:00You own a gr8 space in & around your home.... ...You own a gr8 space in & around your home.... I can feel.... It must be very kicking.... But yes, that comes with a gr8 responsibility of maintenance.... I love your space...how I wish I could visit u... just to enjoy that space of yours... How I Wish!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Ash....<br />(<b>http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/</b>)Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12039911212235165959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-74438559493775413722009-11-06T20:25:47.446-06:002009-11-06T20:25:47.446-06:00You always impress me when you explain how you rem...You always impress me when you explain how you remedy something you don't like. I always struggle with just what to do to fix it! Can't wait to see it next year~Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737367324901967724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-80678336826261980852009-11-06T19:56:22.932-06:002009-11-06T19:56:22.932-06:00Great about the memorial.
Terrible news out of Ft...Great about the memorial.<br /><br />Terrible news out of Ft. Hood. It always makes me sad and angry when things like this happen. I guess for the families it makes no difference if they are military or not, but for me it just seems so much worse. To top it off the horrid person was a darn Major and was a psyc. Unreal.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-71321376142771970672009-11-06T19:46:30.070-06:002009-11-06T19:46:30.070-06:00You did great with your rework project.
I have tr...You did great with your rework project.<br /><br />I have trouble finding large-leaved plants and dark leaves for full sun that are also deer resistant! I have too many small-leaved plants in my outer gardens. Large leaves tend to get burned in full sun all day long and want more water than I can provide. <br /><br />CameronF Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-81408917072435383602009-11-06T19:27:53.827-06:002009-11-06T19:27:53.827-06:00Your backyard garden looks lovely. It's amazin...Your backyard garden looks lovely. It's amazing how often sections of gardens need re-dos.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-88724006190215441782009-11-06T18:52:58.509-06:002009-11-06T18:52:58.509-06:00My garden design problems are usually overcrowding...My garden design problems are usually overcrowding. I just keep cramming things in together!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-63580674375084640072009-11-06T16:38:30.957-06:002009-11-06T16:38:30.957-06:00So true, we need to remember our veterans and the ...So true, we need to remember our veterans and the families of the shootings.Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667303323277851230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-52377747640755351532009-11-06T13:18:51.091-06:002009-11-06T13:18:51.091-06:00Dave, I almost added one in from another close by ...Dave, I almost added one in from another close by spot but changed it to catmint. Both are similar with gray foliage but I like those blue flowers. We think alike indeed. P.S. Now is the time to take cuttings for spring planting. I've finally gotten mine from Powis. <br /><br />Gail, Strappiness indeed. Now that is a perfect name for it. Much better than straight blades. It can be syndrome tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-19426794467398036672009-11-06T12:21:22.479-06:002009-11-06T12:21:22.479-06:00First of all I just love seeing pictures of your g...First of all I just love seeing pictures of your garden! They are really pretty and I love the rock edging.<br />I've been noticing the same thing with too much foliage that looks the same in part of my garden. I actually bought iris to add some different foliage texture.<br />Will you share pictures of the memorial?Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-18717950141953752012009-11-06T11:17:59.019-06:002009-11-06T11:17:59.019-06:00We'll call the new syndrome "Tina's S...We'll call the new syndrome "Tina's Straight Blade Overload" - good name for a cocktail, too. I'll have to keep this in mind when I plant my bulbs this weekend. <br /><br />Hey, I hope you'll post at least some of those 357 photos taken at your birdfeeder, Tina!!JGHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710652130966518173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-25548048735883345742009-11-06T10:24:30.121-06:002009-11-06T10:24:30.121-06:00LOL, damn monocots! Seriosuly, I love straight-lea...LOL, damn monocots! Seriosuly, I love straight-leaved plants but I understand your concern... I'm definitely going to need to think of some foliage shapes to accent all my yuccas in my new bed. I have my rattlesnake master planted very near Russian sage and that's a foliage combo I really like. Peonies are nice foliage, too, even after they bloom. :)Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-85348181664640070192009-11-06T10:05:23.439-06:002009-11-06T10:05:23.439-06:00Tina, you so planted them there on purpose so you ...Tina, you so planted them there on purpose so you could take them out and plant them again. You like doing that dont you? hee hee. Ah the pretty flower in the July summer heat got me to not wanting the heat on this morning. Nip in the house and had to turn it on but your picture warmed me up a bit... <br /><br />Congrats on the Blue Star Project. I saw it in the paper and was looking to see if Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-32947559654670236492009-11-06T09:48:29.377-06:002009-11-06T09:48:29.377-06:00I know what you mean, I had the same problem, in t...I know what you mean, I had the same problem, in the reverse, in my front yard. I looked around and everything was a knee high rounded mound. No variation in texture and size was really killing the overall look. I've been trying to add in more straight leaved plants to break it up. We need to take your straight leaved and my non-straight leaved beds in a bag and shake them up together to get Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563840922463701366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-1393375414890142562009-11-06T09:14:16.484-06:002009-11-06T09:14:16.484-06:00Fling in some cannas. Big broad leaves break up sp...Fling in some cannas. Big broad leaves break up spikes well.Nell Jeanhttp://seedscatterer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-86395341987222702372009-11-06T08:54:11.532-06:002009-11-06T08:54:11.532-06:00Too many straight blades can become an eyesore, fo...Too many straight blades can become an eyesore, found out the hard way too. Congrats on the Memorial!Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-51606484825588489262009-11-06T08:45:01.886-06:002009-11-06T08:45:01.886-06:00There are so many design issues with my garden, it...There are so many design issues with my garden, it would bore you to tears to delve into all of them. Biggest issue, finding a fence that looks good and keeps out animals. <br /> Such sad news about Fort Hood and I hope and pray that the families of those affected will find solace and comfort. <br />I think today is going to be a sad day for me. Waste of make-up, they say. I have to go to a Chloe mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265196480664185330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-55310457681825019122009-11-06T08:38:14.025-06:002009-11-06T08:38:14.025-06:00My schedule is so busy I would like to combine my ...My schedule is so busy I would like to combine my gardens and eliminate some to allow more time to have the ones I keep look better - when is the best time of year to do that? Jennifer in MDJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16577099469462929295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-86630476911309254932009-11-06T08:00:27.084-06:002009-11-06T08:00:27.084-06:00Now, I have the other problem in one of my flowerb...Now, I have the other problem in one of my flowerbeds--too many mounds:) I know that for me, at least, I don't always realize how things will eventually look. I'm thinking about sun/shade, color, height, etc. It isn't until everything begins to mature that you notice the foliage similarities. Ah well, it gives you a chance to redecorate, so to speak!<br /><br />I read about the Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-53098760769200199142009-11-06T07:58:30.996-06:002009-11-06T07:58:30.996-06:00Hi Tina, I have the same problem in my garden. Ir...Hi Tina, I have the same problem in my garden. Iris, Siberian Iris, miniature iris, daylilies--not to mention the strappy foliage of tulips and narcissus in the spring... All increase quickly and soon there are just too many. This is something I needed to do last year and didn't get around to. Big overhaul next spring.<br />MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.com