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"Possibility and promise greet me each day as I walk out into my garden. My vigor is renewed when I breathe in the earthiness and feel the dirt between my fingers. My garden is a peaceful spot to refresh my soul." Meems






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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Encouraging the Jasmine


This week 18 more of the Trachelospermum asiaticum, asiatic jasmine plants were added to the newly planted circle garden. We started with 36 plants and the gaps between them just seemed a tad too wide. More jasmine means creeping together at a faster rate.

Faster creeping will speed up the finished look of a low lying carpet of greenery as a suitable replacement for the space that was previously covered with lawn grass.

A pathway of flagstone leading from the seating area to the large centered-pot was laid.

And in order to delineate the circle of greenery from the circular pathway surrounding it ~~newly placed wrought iron hose guides were situated at intervals around the perimeter.

Sweet little birdies atop to remind us where to walk and to assist in keeping the garden hose off of the plants.

19 comments:

  1. Love those garden hose guides. I can't wait to see the circle bed full of Jasmine.

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  2. When that area fills in it is going to be so nice. I have to agree with Lisa's comment above, I love the hose guides; and the flagstone, and the huge pot....it just all comes together.

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  3. This area is really coming together Meems...is this flowering jasmine?

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  4. That will be really fragrant! I've not seen the jasmine used for ground cover, but that's a great idea.

    Cameron

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  5. It looks lovely and with more jasmine...will look even lovelier. I imagine the scent will be intoxicating. gail

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  6. Good for you adding new plants! I'm afraid I planted mine too widely apart as well...about six months ago. Will they ever meet? Patience is difficult for me!

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  7. Looks like your new area is coming together nicely. Did you ever decide what color to paint your adirondak chairs?

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  8. How fragrant this will be! I had stephanotis in my bridal bouquet, way back when, and I understand it is related to jasmine. It was wonderfully sweet. :) I can't wait to see this bed in bloom.

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  9. Those have to be the spiffiest hose guides I have ever seen. -Jean

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  10. Those hose guides are very cute. I did not know there is such thing called hose guides. lol. All those asiatic jasmine will make your new area smell very nicely. That would be a big pleasure to sit in your adirondak chairs.

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  11. I really love the smell of Jasmine, and so I'm imagining what it would be like to sit in the center of the garden with the flowers. What a nice way to relax!
    Kathy

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  12. so happy i get to see this in person in just a few short days.
    i am sure it is spectacular.
    did you get your adirondacks? and did you decide to paint or not?
    see you soon.

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  13. Nice, Meems. Your circle garden is coming along beautifully. I like how you're utilizing different elements such as the metal hose guides and the ceramic pot and of course greenery!! Keep up the good work, girl. It makes for tasty eye candy for sure.

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  14. o-o-o-o...I love those hose guides!!! That's what I need.YardBoy has a problem with dragging the hose thru the gardens.

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  15. Meems, great work on your new area. Jasmine in any form is one of my absolute favorites!

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  16. Friends and Readers,
    It has been a fun project creating this circle garden in the center of the back yard. When I look out the kitchen window and catch a glimpse of what feels like a vast openness since the drake elm was removed, it makes me smile to see the large container garden gleaming in the sunny rays.

    From all the comments referring to intoxicating and fragrant jasmine and wafting smells from this area I realize how the very word jasmine is associated with sweetness. And likely it typically would be a trait assumed for jasmine. HOWEVER... in this case the Asiatic Jasmine minima has a non-descript and almost unseen flower and likewise has no fragrance. I have planted it for its evergreen, leathery thick, glossy leaves and vining habits.

    There IS a Confederate Jasmine growing up and over an arbor that offers heavenly soft and fervent fragrance in April and May juxtaposed behind the seating area. And Confederate Jasmine can be used for ground cover as well.

    My November ordered Adirondack chairs have not been delivered to date. The last follow up phone call promised another delayed delivery of next week. Trying my best to be understanding as I have done business with this company on several occasions and I know they have a good product. They are U.S. owned and operated. An important factor to me these days. I have almost decided NOT to paint the chairs. But who knows... I still could change my mind once I get them in position. That will be soon hopefully.

    Thank you ALL for your kind and thoughtful comments.
    Meems

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  17. this may be a "grandmotherly" type comment, but i have a little concern about the hose guides. they look like metal, and being so low and blending into the area, i hope they don't cause trip-up falls for your little #1 helper, when he is running around the yard. just caution him to be careful!

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  18. Meems, this area is going to be spectacular when it grows in. I love stops in the garden that are made to sit, relax and take in all the wonders of the day. If now it will just warm up a tad so that things can start growing again!

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  19. SG~
    Not to worry... they were meant to signal little feet to stay on the outside of the circle. Falling on the pine needles wouldn't be tragic even it doesn happen by accident.

    Marina~
    Let's just hope that spring doesn't pass us by this year after the long lasting winter.

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Have a blessed day,
Meems


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