Japanese Maples Fall Color
'Skeeter's Broom' is the most colorful maple in our garden. I have just returned from a 2-week trip to Japan. This was my first ever trip outside the United States. It was an amazing experience and one I will never forget. Japan was wonderful - they really have their act together and I think the U.S. could learn a few things from them. There was one disappointment on the trip - the fall color had barely begun there and was really just beginning as we left. That is okay because the gardens were still spectacular, and I got a nice shot of fall color when I got back. 'Ryusen' I missed a few things - our ginkgo had just turned a glorious color the day before I left, and the leaves were gone by the time I got back. 'Sango-Kaku' I came home to many leaves on the ground but still a lot on the trees. 'Osakazuki', a beautiful red maple always changed color very late and therefore doesn't usually last long. When I left there was no color but a few remaini
Most of the blackbirds in our area are already on territory. The females are beginning to come in too. I got to be out in the garden most of the afternoon yesterday as it got up to 64 despite the 23mph wind gusting up to 36mph. The wind has been horrid this winter and spring doesn't seem to be much different. Best of luck with your tour preparations. I know they will be delighted with your garden no matter if you get it allfixed up to your expectations.
ReplyDeleteYour garden will be beautiful! Enjoy the excitement and don't wear yourself out.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the electric mower worked on the monkey grass! I bought an electric mower last summer and have been concerned that it wouldn't be tough enough.
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip, how exciting that you are particapting in a garden tour event. Your garden is certainly worth seeing! Actually judging about your photos I think your garden would be ready for a garden tour right now, but I understand that as an owner you probably see it differently ;-). Hope you are keeping it fun to get the garden ready and not killing yourself!
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As always, your garden will be gorgeous! I love it every time I see it. Can't wait to see it again!
ReplyDeleteSo...green... there. I need to move South Phillip. Good luck and I'll look forward to hearing more as the garden tour gets closer.
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ReplyDeleteAs others have said, take it easy - you already have a star garden! Is your monkey grass liriope or mondo grass? I have some kind of liriope, but it doesn't spread. I'd love to mow it, but my mower may not cut as high as yours. It looks great after mowing! Best to you, Shenandoah
It's so awesome that your garden is going to be featured on a tour! I know it will look perfect. I'm a new reader to your blog and I've been so impressed by your beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteHaha! Don't wear yourself out Phillip! I'm thinking of how much things are going to change in just 5 weeks! The trees are flowering and greening up around here already! Good luck! Still planning to make the trip!
ReplyDeleteFrom the pictures that I have seen of your garden, everyone on your tour will be in for a treat. I would love to see it in person! Looking forward to seeing your garden through the seasons.
ReplyDeleteHoly moly, Philip, that's a lot of blackbirds! Mondo grass is a thug here and I keep a close eye on my neighbors' plantings to make sure they don't migrate!
ReplyDeleteI can understand - I would be all upset if I thought people were coming to tour my garden in 5 weeks. We are staring to see green here in south Texas but it still looks pretty sad right now. Really ready to get to digging in the dirt! Post pictures please when you get everything like you want it. Gardens are never finished! Carol
ReplyDeleteI have got about 8 weeks before my garden tour, but I have not been resting up. Major pruning and planting taking place.
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