tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post5199804241184640636..comments2024-03-27T20:09:58.129-07:00Comments on Dirt Therapy: Winter plantingPhillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-63038876897257604992009-01-12T17:19:00.000-08:002009-01-12T17:19:00.000-08:00Hi, Phillip--I have the Gulftide osmanthus and I j...Hi, Phillip--I have the Gulftide osmanthus and I just love it. the flowers are even--what do you say? Less significant?--than those on the sweet olive, but the plant is nevertheless really fragrant and much prettier. Be aware, though, that it grows more quickly and much taller than the sweet olive (though you can prune it easily). I like the hellebore suggestion--or maybe an homage to your old big juniper with a dwarf one? <BR/><BR/>Happy New Year, and love your amaryllis blooms.Cosmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260783700118031314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-65587283388735112972009-01-09T09:30:00.000-08:002009-01-09T09:30:00.000-08:00That Japanese Maple might thank you if it could ta...That Japanese Maple might thank you if it could talk, Phillip- it looks so good with the camellia. Touching junipers gives me hives so one less doesn't bother me. <BR/><BR/>That's an Osmanthus? I love the Sweet olive and have managed to keep three alive here... it will be interesting to find out if this holly-leaved type can smell as lovely. <BR/><BR/>Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-77702293495599113182009-01-08T03:15:00.000-08:002009-01-08T03:15:00.000-08:00A good move Phillip. I think most evergreens, espe...A good move Phillip. I think most evergreens, especially Junipers make for better background intrest and filler.Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05308447697581920397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-24083777247595977322009-01-07T15:33:00.000-08:002009-01-07T15:33:00.000-08:00I think it looks much better now. You can really s...I think it looks much better now. You can really see the beauty of the maple's trunk. That osmanthus is really interesting. I've never seen it before so am interested in how it works out for you.Dig, Grow, Compost, Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111150807638669133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-66303412499481985032009-01-06T21:15:00.000-08:002009-01-06T21:15:00.000-08:00I love your plaques and birdhouses and stuff on yo...I love your plaques and birdhouses and stuff on your house, Phillip. Very interesting! I agree that the maple can now hold its own now that the juniper is gone. I never feel sorry about getting rid of a plant whose time has come and gone. I usually wonder why I waited so long! Your plantings look very cool.LostRoseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586462466899344347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-46560916993506724822009-01-06T20:20:00.000-08:002009-01-06T20:20:00.000-08:00I love that false holly, both the leaf shape and t...I love that false holly, both the leaf shape and the blue-green color. Does agarita grow there? Your false holly reminds me of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-30637065979258721012009-01-06T18:35:00.000-08:002009-01-06T18:35:00.000-08:00I really like "Gulftide" and its leaf color. It lo...I really like "Gulftide" and its leaf color. It looks like a good addition to your garden.<BR/><BR/>Jan<BR/>Always GardeningAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-3289542141847054202009-01-06T17:22:00.000-08:002009-01-06T17:22:00.000-08:00A very nice look at the dogwood now! Ferns sound...A very nice look at the dogwood now! Ferns sound perfect, they won't out grow the dogwood and will a good look all winter. I would love to have the osmanthus and wonder if any nashville growers have success with it...GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-58524116538630840672009-01-06T17:08:00.000-08:002009-01-06T17:08:00.000-08:00I fell no guilt pulling out plants that have serve...I fell no guilt pulling out plants that have served there purpose and their time is done. You could consider one of the low growing, late blooming Satsuki hybird Azaleas, a variegated Winter Daphne or how about a patch of Hellebores.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-5500439210294009182009-01-06T14:43:00.000-08:002009-01-06T14:43:00.000-08:00Looks great! I'm not a fan of junipers of any kin...Looks great! I'm not a fan of junipers of any kind so its removal wouldn't have bothered me! Maybe plant some heucheras under your dogwood? The seem to thrive no matter what I do. Ours are in shade most of the day.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00524456191483377274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-14594630223044616312009-01-06T14:01:00.000-08:002009-01-06T14:01:00.000-08:00Love the look of your garden and the back-drop too...Love the look of your garden and the back-drop too. The old window box and things on the wall. It's all those treasures that make a garden huh? <BR/><BR/>I gave up on camelias. They get bit by the March cold that leaves nothing it its wake. I think the Autumn bloomer would fair better in my neck of the woods.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-14033530062308388862009-01-06T12:57:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:57:00.000-08:00The osmanthus is interesting. The leaves look ver...The osmanthus is interesting. The leaves look very holly-like. I've been reflecting lately that I should have planted more evergreens, pine, juniper, etc. It's a shame yours had to come out. <BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-16997380486632101852009-01-06T12:34:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:34:00.000-08:00Frances, ferns sound like a good idea. I'm glad to...Frances, ferns sound like a good idea. I'm glad to hear that 'Chansonette' stays low. I was hoping for under 3 feet.Phillip Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-32480069841087180502009-01-06T12:29:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:29:00.000-08:00Hi Phillip, I agree with the removal of the junip...Hi Phillip, I agree with the removal of the juniper, it looks better already. Chansonette is one I have and it has stayed smaller than stated height on the tag of four feet, it is more like two feet but has been a tough performer under adverse conditions. I think ferns would be a good addition there, maybe some evergreen tassle ferns?<BR/><BR/>FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-2194105050583770712009-01-06T12:25:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:25:00.000-08:00I'm not so experienced a gardener to give you sugg...I'm not so experienced a gardener to give you suggestions, but I sure see that you're carving out a beautiful garden by giving out your maple a view!Chandramouli Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532146969497878220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-86390004205517181072009-01-06T12:20:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:20:00.000-08:00I'd like to know how you like that particular osma...I'd like to know how you like that particular osmanthus. I also have 'Goshiki' which is a variegated yellow/green. Prickly like a holly, too. I like the color that it gives in the mixed border, but it doesn't bloom like the osmanthus fragrans. <BR/><BR/>CameronF Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-65653362506330865122009-01-06T12:14:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:14:00.000-08:00Your planting looks very nice Phillip. I know wha...Your planting looks very nice Phillip. I know what you mean when you say you hate to take an established plant out. However I think you made the right decision. This area looks quite fresh even in its winter outfit.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com