Saturday, June 9, 2012

Topiaries vs. Annuals

Simple topiary. 

24/7 showtime.
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Annuals?  Hardly green & sustainable, unless they are self-seeding.
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She has annuals elsewhere in her garden, at her own pleasure.  No need for the apartment complex style of annuals at the front curb.
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Garden & Be Well,         XO Tara
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More of Jeri Farmer's garden.  Her husband is a dreamboat, and does much in the garden.  With a smile too.  Can't wait for the groundcovers to fill in, liriope above, and no more mulch.  Mulch is not an end option.   Again, hardly green & sustainable unless it's your own leaf/needle litter.

6 comments:

Vera @ Cozy Little Cabin said...

Lovely! Do you have any favorite plants to use for a topiary? And any favorite books explaining how to do it?

I'm guessing the answer is 'no' - but it seems it would take a lot of effort to maintain the shape.

Please help out us topiary virgins!

Thanks!

Desert Dweller said...

Thanks for the great take on sustainable applied this way - rare, but so true. Bones, mulches, and oasis the SE way.

Not far from the SW way, or a successful garden anywhere, actually!

home before dark said...

I put hostas in my shaded porch window box, miniature grasses and boxwoods in pots sunny places. Transplant in fall. No annuals in my garden at all at this point.

Anonymous said...

Yes!!Love leaf litter mulch, natural and good for the soil.

Anonymous said...

Is mulch okay if you make your own? Always love topiary...shape and form anywhere...

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

Love it.
Looks like an open-air cathedral on the hill. What is it?