tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post3468817655443158187..comments2024-03-28T08:47:47.312-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: Backyard overhaul: slow but steadyGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-4136619373454485602017-11-24T21:17:55.431-08:002017-11-24T21:17:55.431-08:00Looks good to me. The summers in your area are so...Looks good to me. The summers in your area are so hot, the shade is probably beneficial to even usually sun-loving plants. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-13447404395014163512017-11-24T10:40:52.590-08:002017-11-24T10:40:52.590-08:00I think most bloggers have hateful areas but don&#...I think most bloggers have hateful areas but don't necessarily show them. I'm guilty of that as well. You should see the area near the garbage and recycling cans. Even I shudder in horror at the sight.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-16870945212964018182017-11-24T10:39:19.454-08:002017-11-24T10:39:19.454-08:00Thanks, guys. As always, I barely know what I'...Thanks, guys. As always, I barely know what I'm doing. A lot of fumbling in the dark. But I find it exciting not knowing what the outcome will be.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-79458112029412526272017-11-24T10:38:30.563-08:002017-11-24T10:38:30.563-08:00Renee, that's a debate for the ages. In the fr...Renee, that's a debate for the ages. In the front yard I opted for gravel in the beds that are succulent-heavy and bark mulch for the areas with mostly perennials. In this bed, I'm planning on using mulch as well because it just seems more appropriate. Plus, hauling gravel all the way around the house, through the backyard and into this far corner would be a lot of work...Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-49402693772343412502017-11-24T10:36:01.904-08:002017-11-24T10:36:01.904-08:00I will. I consider quite a few of these plants as ...I will. I consider quite a few of these plants as experiments.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-32713564425134784592017-11-24T10:35:22.637-08:002017-11-24T10:35:22.637-08:00In the spring I bought two (tiny) Renga lilies at ...In the spring I bought two (tiny) Renga lilies at Annie's Annuals based on your success with them. They've made it through the hot summer but haven't grown much. Maybe they're busy building a root system...<br /><br />The leatherleaf fern has surprised me. It did get a fair amount of sun in the summer and in spite of that it looks good.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-56483903752349278722017-11-24T09:55:51.350-08:002017-11-24T09:55:51.350-08:00You have no idea how relieved I am to know that I&...You have no idea how relieved I am to know that I'm not the only garden blogger with garden areas of benign neglect. The Farfugium looks so much lusher and shiny now that it has no competition from the bamboo. Well done. I'm working on my "hateful areas" this winter, but it's a slow slog.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-7112700856359167742017-11-24T09:08:37.190-08:002017-11-24T09:08:37.190-08:00Looking forward to seeing how the changes you have...Looking forward to seeing how the changes you have made recently will evolve. Great start so far!!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-34715541362078891312017-11-24T07:31:48.226-08:002017-11-24T07:31:48.226-08:00So many nice plants! What are your thoughts on mul...So many nice plants! What are your thoughts on mulch & rocks? I'm taking notes here, as I think about my own areas that need a refresh...Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441140267067281722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-17995247916671825222017-11-23T22:10:03.970-08:002017-11-23T22:10:03.970-08:00What fun! So many fabulous plants...please post fr...What fun! So many fabulous plants...please post frequent updates. Oh and I’ve got to find a place for that Farfugium...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-15792820857429079782017-11-23T20:39:24.972-08:002017-11-23T20:39:24.972-08:00You've woven together a lot of wonderful plant...You've woven together a lot of wonderful plants. I've killed a few of them, like the leatherleaf fern but then ferns of all kinds seem to hate it here (or maybe I've just been too stingy with water). I hope the Renga lily works for you - it's been very happy in dry shade here. I've divided it so many times I'm not sure I can even count the number of plants I currently have.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.com