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...
You have some amazing trees and shrubs. I love the conifers.
ReplyDeleteEvery one a winner!
ReplyDeleteYou have great variety in your garden, Phillip, and you know how to set everything off. I'm not surprised considering how beautiful your old garden was.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Phillip. Oh, to visit someday!~~Dee
ReplyDeletePhillip, your conifers are just as beautiful as any bloom!
ReplyDeleteYou have a gorgeous selection of conifers. The Buckthorn 'Fine Line' has been on my wish list for a while. I just love how airy it is and it has nice bark too.
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