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Speaking of lawns, fall is the time of year that that the pros (that is agricultural schools not lawn services) reccmd fertilizing: 3 feeds Sept./Oct./ and Nov.
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This time of year is very beautiful. We usually do a fall vacation and I don't add anything to my garden because of it. A few of our trees are just starting to give off a little color and even though I'm not planting I am very much…
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Hi Mary Lou, my point is we should push the limits that tradition imposes on our concept of garden/landscape both in terms of season and variety to max out our enjoyment of the land. I want to anticipate the unique beauty each season offers by…
Get out there and plant something !
Martin Luther gave an interesting response when asked what he would do if he knew the end of the world would come the next day: "I would plant a tree". There may or may not be that much time left but in a world where MacMansions leave only a sorry apron of lawn between neighbors, I think I'll go plant a tree.
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Mac, Very interesting and things I have never heard of. I have a young start of some sort of wild grass that I bought and I don't know the name of. Also that purple grass that have the nice plums, the smaller variety. That was really small when…
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Hi Mary Lou, sounds like you have much more variety than I do. I am into perennial grasses as well, we have several tall ones that are a hearty sub for pampas grass, but others on down to liriopes. I love the subtle movements they make in the wind…
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Hi Mac,
We live in rural Nebr. We have a horses next door so Wayne my husband gets old rotted horse manure and tills it into the soil in the fail. I haven't done much with bone meal and so maybe around the asiastic lillies would really help…
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Hi Mary Lou, you could plant a lot of other spring bulbs eg crocus, grecian wind flower, wood apples, etc. Me just daffs & tulips i dug to make room for glads , raking leaves, winterizing yard & garden and digging, washing, drying, sorting…
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I know you plant bulbs like tulips & daffodils during the fall. What are some of the things you'll be planting for fall to give me some ideas.
Thanks!
Mary Lou
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Hi Mac,
When all fails read the directions!! I'm kind ashamed to admit I wasn't using the products correctly. It's amazing how well they work when used correctly!!! I've loved the outcome. Bumper crop of tomatoes, flowers are…
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Welcome Mary Lou ! Happy fall gardening. Mac.
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Thanks Barb, it definitely should be painted.
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Get out there and plant something !
Martin Luther gave an interesting response when asked what he would do if he knew the end of the world would come the next day: "I would plant a tree". There may or may not be that much time left but in a world where MacMansions leave only a sorry apron of lawn between neighbors, I think I'll go plant a tree.
Posted on August 31, 2009 at 11:47am — 1 Comment
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- At 8:18pm on August 31, 2009,
Mary Lou Wiley said…
- This time of year is very beautiful. We usually do a fall vacation and I don't add anything to my garden because of it. A few of our trees are just starting to give off a little color and even though I'm not planting I am very much enjoying everything. We both definitely slow down the plantings and enjoy other things. Happy gardening!!!
Mary Lou
- At 9:20pm on August 27, 2009,
Mary Lou Wiley said…
- Mac, Very interesting and things I have never heard of. I have a young start of some sort of wild grass that I bought and I don't know the name of. Also that purple grass that have the nice plums, the smaller variety. That was really small when I brought it home but spray n grow has really caused him to grow. Have them in a small gardens one in the front of the house and one near the garage so you see it first. Husband made a homemade bench out of logs and I planted a bunch of different things in this little garden. Have to try and get some pictures of this space. Nothing close to your glad pictures!! The granddaughters are coming this weekend so busy getting ready for this big event.
- At 4:24pm on August 27, 2009,
Mary Lou Wiley said…
- Hi Mac,
We live in rural Nebr. We have a horses next door so Wayne my husband gets old rotted horse manure and tills it into the soil in the fail. I haven't done much with bone meal and so maybe around the asiastic lillies would really help them increase in size and flowers. We have a lot of trouble with voiles eating the tulip bulbs but they don't touch the daffodils? Mac I'm eating my heart out at the pictures of the beautiful glads!! Grandma always had a lot of them. Love them just hate having to dig them up! Dalias the same way and cannas. Right now I think I have favorites like lillies, iris, roses, phlox, and those types of flowers.
- At 10:51am on August 27, 2009,
Mary Lou Wiley said…
- I know you plant bulbs like tulips & daffodils during the fall. What are some of the things you'll be planting for fall to give me some ideas.
Thanks!
Mary Lou
- At 11:46pm on August 25, 2009,
Mary Lou Wiley said…
- Hi Mac,
When all fails read the directions!! I'm kind ashamed to admit I wasn't using the products correctly. It's amazing how well they work when used correctly!!! I've loved the outcome. Bumper crop of tomatoes, flowers are thriving and it's a lot more fun with your products. I am telling other about you and sending for catalogues for them to get them started and catch the "bug" of gardening.'
Have a great day!
Mary Lou
- At 6:52pm on August 14, 2009,
Jenni Johnson said…
- Thanks! I love Spray 'N Grow. It's the best.
- At 10:05am on August 4, 2009,
Dina A. Hill said… - Hi Mac! We are so pleased to see what great results you are getting by using SNG & Bill's! Such beautiful flowers! Keep in mind our on-going photo contest! Maybe you could make our cover! Let me know if you have any questions.
Dina Hill
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