A Closer Look at Winter Damage
But first, take a look at this gorgeous rainbow that we had on Friday! The five-day stretch of warm temperatures last week really jump-started the garden. Now that plants are putting out new growth, it is easier to see what kind of damage the winter left. Back in mid-January, we experienced five straight days of below-freezing temperatures. This caused much damage in Portland and areas where frigid winds were a factor. Here, we were fortunate to not get the wind and the cold temperatures were dampened by a blanket of snow. That said, it was a tough time for the garden and there are noticeable casualties but no outright deaths that I have seen. The bottlebrush ( Callistemon 'Woodlander's Red') did not like the cold at all. It was planted six years ago, in the north-facing garden no less, and I've not experienced die-back on it until now. A local expert said to cut it all the way back so that is what I did. If it doesn't make it, I won't be too distraught. It is
I LIKE it. It's chuck-full of beauty and ideas!
ReplyDeleteTom adds his whimsey with a sure hand, the difference between an artful garden and a random collection. I admire gardeners with a good eye for placement.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place. I wouldn't want to leave!
ReplyDeleteLove your garden Tom!
ReplyDeleteLove your garden Tom!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful but not pretty as yours!
ReplyDeleteReally interesting garden. The Mahonias look spectacular.
ReplyDeleteI love the Atlas cedar. I was under the impression that they grow to be enormous (100-feet tall), which is why I've shied away from considering one for my garden. Does anyone know if there are dwarf cultivars available?
As for pines, I thought many did not do well in the SE, but clearly I'm mistaken.
I feel I have a LOT to learn on conifers!!
Oh my, I bet you couldn't hardly take your eyes off all those plants. One wouldn't want to leave there. FUN
ReplyDeletevery very nice!!
ReplyDeleteI just love this garden. And taking another virtual garden tour. It is the season and there are so many new ideas.
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip! Looking at the pictures it's difficult to imagine that it is a small garden. So lush and full!
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip, since we have only a small property I am always particularly interested in seeing gardens of a similar scale. This is indeed a spectacular one! I love that it has a total personal tough, only a true gardener can live there! I really admire how lush and full everything looks. My favorite tree is the 'Blue Atlas Cedar' and the pond area is very lovely, too. Thanks for taking us on the tour! Warm regards,
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I very much enjoyed showing you this garden, Phillip! Tom and Dan are wonderful people, and their garden exudes their warm and generous personalities.
ReplyDeleteThis garden is popping with color, and little of it from flowers, which shows the importance of of good foliage and carefully chosen man-made items. My only concern was the Blue Atlas Cedar. It is truly gorgeous, but I think that plant grows to be about 50 feet tall and wide! Will it someday overwhelm the garden?
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