A Visit to Cistus Nursery
I rarely go to nurseries anymore since I work part-time at one and another reason being that I don't have much room for additional plants. When a garden fanatic runs out of room, the brain goes into overdrive, dreaming up ingenious ways to incorporate more plants. And another thing happens - a burning desire to obtain rare and unique plants. I've been moving plants around, a tricky process that has a domino effect. A plant is unhappy - it is getting too much shade or perhaps too much sun. There is a plant that did not get as large as you thought it would or it is just a slow grower and now it is hopelessly hidden behind a taller plant. Sometimes a plant is just a dud for reasons unknown (Rhododendron 'Golden Gate' anyone?). I find the plant in question a better home, but it means that another plant will have to be moved. And the merry-go-round continues to turn... However, for those plants that are to be discarded, a space opens up for a new one! I decided to move a Mou...
It was very nice to see such great photos of your garden beds and paths. It looks great to me.
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip, your garden looks pretty darn good no matter what the time of year.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you have those concrete blocks arranged under the arbor. Very interesting effect, I may try that myself.
I like the way the paths wind thru the property. The birdhouses or dove cotes add interest too.
Marnie
Gorgeous! The rain this weekend was much welcomed and now everything looks great! Now if the heat would subside just a little bit!
ReplyDeletePhillip you have something interesting at every turn.
ReplyDeleteLove the structures, your pergola is a gem.
I don't remember seeing your dry stack stone wall before. Was it hard to do? I love working with stone and would like to do something like that ...
ReplyDeleteI was also wondering how your dwarf mondo grass is doing (that you planted last year, I think). Mine - that I planted in 2007 - seemed to be doing well until this year when growth has stopped.
C.C., that is actually a raised patio and it was built by a landscaping company, one of the few projects we didn't do ourselves.
ReplyDeleteThe grass is doing great. It hasn't spread much yet but it is living.
All of your paths look so inviting Phillip. It would be such a delight to be able to stroll through your garden and take in all the beautiful plants and vingettes.
ReplyDeleteIt all looks lovely and lush - its easy to forget how hot it has been when looking at your photos.
ReplyDeleteYour garden may not be full of blooms right now, but without the distraction of flowers it is easy to see all the great structure and bones of your well designed garden.
ReplyDeleteI love your garden. Whenever I see photos of it I feel re-inspired to get busy on mine!
ReplyDeleteRegardless of what you see, I see beauty with every photo.
ReplyDeleteWe have had some decent rain here in the Birmingham area over the last few days as well and believe me, I am with you on this heat and outside chores.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. What is the tree on the right side of the eighth photo?
I love how your garden has so much character. It looks like an old soul, rather than a new garden. Enchanting!
ReplyDeletei wish i could have walkd through this beautifull garden ha ha ha ...
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Phillip your gardens are spectacular. I love the pathways you've created. The shade gardens look so full.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean? The garden looks fantastic!
ReplyDeletePhillip, your garden is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteIt just goes to show... a well designed and conceived garden looks great in all seasons and stands up to much of what mother nature can throw at it! Larry
ReplyDeleteYour garden still looks beautiful. It is very colorful and wonderfully structured. I'm afraid mine is mostly green. Like you, I am very thankful for the rain, though it does feel like a jungle out there, and the weeds are growing about two feet a day — so it looks like one too!
ReplyDeleteYour garden is looking green and lovely. Unlike our garden, which is turning brown from the relentless 90degree weather. We would love rain!
ReplyDeleteYour garden is gorgeous despite the challenges. We too are suffering from heat and humidity. Finally it is raining today.
ReplyDeleteWow! Just wow. I am a wee bit (okay, a lot) jealous. Glad to have found your blog.
ReplyDeleteWow your garden is breath taking! I am so jealous!
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