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Planting Autumn Crocus (Colchicum)

I don't believe I have ever grown autumn crocus ( colchicum - I love to say that word) -  although we did inherit one when we moved into this house. I moved it, and apparently it did not like that because I never saw it again. I have always wanted to grow it, but I always think about it at the wrong time of year. Plus, I never see it at nurseries (not even at Yard N' Garden Land). When a friend offered me some, I said YES. She gave me one special one called "Waterlily" and several that I guess we would call the  "average one".  'Waterlily' The question then was where on earth would I would plant them. I read that they are nice in grassy areas so I then decided to plant them along the grassy pathway in front. (This pathway is about to become a gravel pathway as I am refusing to water it daily. Michael wins this battle and gets to do the "told you so" dance .) I decided to tuck the primo one at the corner of the path next to this pot. Diggin...
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Grass Coming In


 The project that I've been working on during the past few months is finally coming to fruition. I put out the grass seed about 3 weeks ago. It took a full two weeks for grass to appear. I had been hand-watering it but then switched to a sprinkler and I think that made a difference. Of course, if we could get some rain, I'm sure it would go to town. 


The second portion is behind and the seed here was planted later. It has taken about 10 days to appear. At the last minute, I decided to create a step-down since this area was a little lower.


  Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Kris PetersonApril 21, 2021 at 12:51 PM

    The small victories are what keep us gardening.

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  2. chavlinessApril 22, 2021 at 8:42 AM

    That first photo gives a different and very beautiful view/perspective of the garden. Before you know it, you'll be able to practice your putting.

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  3. julesApril 22, 2021 at 2:01 PM

    Which grass did you use? No- mow or turf?

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  4. JulieApril 22, 2021 at 3:08 PM

    Not sure if my earlier post will show up. Just wondering if you used turf or no-mow grass.

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  5. Lisa at GreenbowApril 22, 2021 at 4:31 PM

    This is coming together with the grass coming in. I like the step down.

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  6. AngieApril 23, 2021 at 7:34 AM

    That is going to look so pretty once it fills in. Your garden is looking beautiful already with all the colors.

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