It's a jungle out there.
I spent yesterday working in the jungle. I pulled more weeds from the wild violets, that is done. I transplanted daylily into two very large pots, I'm not wanting to buy flats and flats of annuals anymore. I got annuals I bought last week, marigolds and petunias, into the pots in front of the barn. I plan to transplant some of the massive amount of phlox into areas I would not mind their being their prolific selves. This is a large property and we are getting old, time to start narrowing down some of the areas of care with plants that don't need my attention. I plan to put daylily around a bird bath in the area by the huge patch of violets. They can argue with one another over the space. One thing I am certain of....when the world ends, daylily and phlox will survive and conquer.
More work today.
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My tiny patio is a jungle, too. You're right to go with perennials which run their own lives. My hibiscus is finally going, so by next year there won't be room for annuals. But it will supply big flowers, all being well.
Day lilies run their world.
Yes Daylilies do great:)
I'm all for a simplier yard at any age. I love the things that grow without us. Pretty great idea. Happy Planting.
Boud, I have so many plants I can transplant I may as well take advantage of them. It is so much easier and less costly.
Far Side, daylilies are just about indestructible.
Thanks, Ivy. Nice to have you around again.
Nice to let the persistent plants do most of the work--lol!
I hope you've had a break from the heat for a few days like we have up here. :)
Our yard is also full of ginormous vegetation. I wish Gary would not put such huge plants in the kitchen garden....so out of balance for the space. We could stand to get rid of several gardens. Our veggies are going crazy. 1000 garlic plants..400 onions..50 San Marzano tomatoes and 11 raised beds that are loaded with all kinds of veggies. OUT OF CONTROL. Fortunately I am not the Gardner. Kudos to you for getting out there!
Nice work! I am looking for simplifying some areas also. I let my spring garden do its own thing and weed it twice a year.
I have three patches of annuals I do plant. This year, the garden by the kitchen is pitiful. The seeds I collected of zinnias last year must not have been so great.
My other patches are so thick that no weeds can even come up and they are cosmos.
Having gardens are fun. Making it simple is even better.
I really like phlox, but years ago, I only had one of three that survived, and it is looking poorly this year. Perhaps it doesn't prefer the excessive rain.
Rita, we have had a break. It's another nice day with a good breeze.
Gary blows mu mind, Lori! He is the ever ready battery. I think Gary needs to be busy all of the time.
Val, I agree heartily with simpler. I used to have a large vegetable garden. 2017 was the last year. I then went to containers and much less. I put annuals in pots, but much less than I used to do. I have an area phlox took over that is like your garden, so thick weeds don't have a chance!
AC, you went to spam. I should send you some seed in the fall. I am overrun by them. Beautiful pests!
I hope you enjoy your time outside and stay hydrated, thanks for visiting today.
e, always a pleasure. I'm about to head out for some weeding. It's a nice day with some wind, perfect!
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