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.
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6 comments:

  1. Vera @ Cozy Little CabinJune 9, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    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!

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  2. Desert DwellerJune 9, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    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!

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  3. home before darkJune 9, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    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.

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  4. AnonymousJune 9, 2012 at 8:40 PM

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

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  5. AnonymousJune 9, 2012 at 9:14 PM

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

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  6. Pamela Terry and EdwardJune 9, 2012 at 10:06 PM

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

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