tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post6765359171674954888..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: That Was Then; This Is NowMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-47375937367751105702012-08-02T01:43:46.309-04:002012-08-02T01:43:46.309-04:00This is the worst invasive plant I've experien...This is the worst invasive plant I've experienced. It absolutely thrives on neglect and drought, laughs at attempts to remove. No matter how deeply you pull on the stem you cannot remove the root. You have go get under the big root with weed puller, one by one, very carefully, takes minutes per plant. And if you don't get it all, it comes back better if the ground is disturbed, since Audio Investigatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17831968195627932789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-13250063497326812632008-07-28T01:22:00.000-04:002008-07-28T01:22:00.000-04:00Good Grief!! I remember you saying something about...Good Grief!! I remember you saying something about expanding--hoe in hand---determination! But wowsers. Pretty soon--it's going to be..has anyone seen Meems? She went out to her gardens and hasn't been back for days. It is all so beautiful. I love the before and afters. I love the caladiums. The white really smacks in your garden. Bravo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-11746551369784913552008-07-27T23:19:00.000-04:002008-07-27T23:19:00.000-04:00kim, Sometimes I think I'd like to lend a hand to ...kim, Sometimes I think I'd like to lend a hand to other gardeners who want help with their designs... it would possibly help ME to quit buying so many plants if I could spend other folks money for their gardens. :-)<BR/><BR/>Connie:It really helps to have the photos to compare. Otherwise I forget how this season grows everything up so quickly.<BR/><BR/>Mary Beth: thank you! I tend to think the Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-33141527272648112942008-07-27T22:23:00.000-04:002008-07-27T22:23:00.000-04:00I don't know what I love more - your sweeping beds...I don't know what I love more - your sweeping beds or your stunning plant combinations - Just beautiful, Meems!Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888999648897092221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-79228623081407566912008-07-27T21:04:00.000-04:002008-07-27T21:04:00.000-04:00Your borders are lovely.....they have filled in be...Your borders are lovely.....they have filled in beautifully over the months.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539232387597508849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-3077338352153248782008-07-26T08:00:00.000-04:002008-07-26T08:00:00.000-04:00Meems, I greatly enjoyed the garden tour! The diff...Meems, I greatly enjoyed the garden tour! The difference between the "then" and "now" photos is dramatic, and it's always fun to see those (instructive, too). You are not a designer wannabee, you are a designer! I could certainly use some of your color/space/design sense in my own garden. I love my garden, but yours is a sight prettier, so I plan to visit often.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-75731627437181301662008-07-25T23:39:00.000-04:002008-07-25T23:39:00.000-04:00roses and lilacs: Thanks for stopping by... you wo...roses and lilacs: Thanks for stopping by... you would enjoy the caladiums and taro in pots... they'd actually look good in the same pot. <BR/><BR/>jamie: Welcome. I use the variegated liriope everywhere here mostly because I can dig up extra large clumps and separate it out for new borders... very easy and I never have to buy it anymore. No, I don't dig up my caladiums. They stay in the ground Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-86831179534760387972008-07-25T12:34:00.000-04:002008-07-25T12:34:00.000-04:00How beautiful your beds are. I wish mine were as o...How beautiful your beds are. I wish mine were as organized and lush!! I love the variegated liriope and the caladium. I bet you don't even have to dig up the caladium in your climate, huh? Sigh... :)<BR/>JamieJamie Rexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191082277688840852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-15947595353642244552008-07-25T10:39:00.000-04:002008-07-25T10:39:00.000-04:00I really like your before and after photo idea. T...I really like your before and after photo idea. Think now would be a good time for me to start that. It should help me with the thinning and transplanting next spring.<BR/><BR/>The caladiums and taro are spectacular. Thinking about trying some in pots next year. <BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-36272812247860089752008-07-25T08:31:00.000-04:002008-07-25T08:31:00.000-04:00greg: Thanks for stopping in I suspected we might ...greg: Thanks for stopping in I suspected we might have some of the same plants since you are in the south. The rain lilies are fun due to their habit of re-blooming over a long period of time.<BR/><BR/>spookydragonfly: Welcome to Hoe&Shovel I appreciate your visit and your comment. This is the time of year when all the hard work in the early spring months rewards the gardener!<BR/><BR/>Joey: Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-81398326114874093382008-07-24T13:50:00.000-04:002008-07-24T13:50:00.000-04:00Indeed a lovely garden tour, Meems. You have a gif...Indeed a lovely garden tour, Meems. You have a gifted eye for color, texture and form. Sit in the shade and relax for a bit, enjoying a job, finely crafted.joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-83143748997723576462008-07-24T13:46:00.000-04:002008-07-24T13:46:00.000-04:00Your gardens are magnificant!! Your blends of var...Your gardens are magnificant!! Your blends of varieties are perfect! - Beautiful - I enjoyed my visit!spookydragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972127156968863571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-87420861427331769642008-07-24T11:43:00.000-04:002008-07-24T11:43:00.000-04:00Thanks for stopping by my blog today. We have alot...Thanks for stopping by my blog today. We have alot of the same plants. Love the pictures. I've been trying to take more, but I've been so busy. Love the rain lilies, they are one of my favorites.<BR/>GregGreg C. IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07332126918639186399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-9241883645683043712008-07-24T10:14:00.000-04:002008-07-24T10:14:00.000-04:00The combinations in a garden are what gives me so ...The combinations in a garden are what gives me so much energy, <STRONG>Mother Nature</STRONG>. Don't you just love coming up with designs that work together and compliment the entire planting? Sooooo invigorating!<BR/><BR/>I know I gave you a hard time about taking yours out when you did a few years ago, <STRONG>serious/silly/me</STRONG>.I retract all the harassment and say you were definitely Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-18994323578097546082008-07-24T10:03:00.000-04:002008-07-24T10:03:00.000-04:00Good morning to you, Gail. I think I remember MMD ...Good morning to you, <STRONG>Gail</STRONG>. I think I remember MMD mentioning her Mex Petunia on another post... maybe it is the dwarf variety. That one is NOT invasive even in my zone and makes for a much more conservative planting. It's characteristics are much different however, and would be useful in a border rather than as a focal point.<BR/><BR/>I LOVE the design side of gardening.I am an Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-87368295598528953892008-07-24T09:48:00.000-04:002008-07-24T09:48:00.000-04:00Okay... it's one thing when blogger eats your comm...Okay... it's one thing when blogger eats your comments on someone else's blog but when it eats from your own... now that's just wrong! I know I left replies here to some of you last night. <BR/>:-) So here we go again in a couple of installments.<BR/><BR/>You are always so kind with your words,<STRONG>Cheryl</STRONG>... thank you again for coming here and adding to the value of my blog- I truly Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-69769315140345500262008-07-24T07:35:00.000-04:002008-07-24T07:35:00.000-04:00What a wonderful post! I like all the colors and b...What a wonderful post! I like all the colors and before/after picks. And...now I feel a TAD justified in removing my Mexican Petunia bush. Because I'm neither a typical gardener nor an Atypical gardener. And I just couldn't handle that thing that grew like kudzu.Arissa Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16982458830055275547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-20377977371434344212008-07-24T05:32:00.000-04:002008-07-24T05:32:00.000-04:00Your garden is so lush and has so many wonderful c...Your garden is so lush and has so many wonderful combinations. Then and Now ...gorgeous!Mother Naturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14193426407858005058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-30803731306976415182008-07-23T22:41:00.000-04:002008-07-23T22:41:00.000-04:00Everything looks absolutely beautiful. I know tha...Everything looks absolutely beautiful. I know that your little piece of earth has been enjoying the afternoon showers. Your family is going to give you a hard time about digging up more of the grass. :)Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00306886935043225767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-86185868271949430092008-07-23T22:05:00.000-04:002008-07-23T22:05:00.000-04:00Just gorgeous Meems. It's amazing how fast your n...Just gorgeous Meems. It's amazing how fast your new beds have filled in. Nothing grows like that in my garden!<BR/><BR/>Mexican Petunias are so pretty here, but they're only annuals and never have a chance to get that big. I can understand you being tired of keeping it in bounds.<BR/><BR/>I'm drooling as usual over all those beautiful caladiums.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-64076873132144215202008-07-23T21:53:00.000-04:002008-07-23T21:53:00.000-04:00We have a wild petunia here and Mr McGregor's Daug...We have a wild petunia here and Mr McGregor's Daughter grows another variety in Illinois, I know I saw them in Charleston...they all have that wonderful lilac/purple flower and I think behave the same..."I want to take over the world"! Your then and now shots are wonderful; you are a great designer and I think a very hard working gardener!<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-24073151712890385262008-07-23T20:57:00.000-04:002008-07-23T20:57:00.000-04:00Your garden gives a more meaningful description of...Your garden gives a more meaningful description of LUSH. WOW It looks marvelous.<BR/><BR/>I was given one of those taro plants this spring. I didn't think it would live but it has. It isn't near as big as yours is of course but I like it growing against a white fence.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-73982561249635417532008-07-23T20:30:00.000-04:002008-07-23T20:30:00.000-04:00I thoroughly enjoyed the tour! Your gardens have s...I thoroughly enjoyed the tour! Your gardens have such beautiful flowing lines! It's amazing to see how things can change in just a few months.cheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13367266564799325131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-3828453049449812132008-07-23T19:12:00.000-04:002008-07-23T19:12:00.000-04:00What a lovely garden! You must spend a lot of time...What a lovely garden! You must spend a lot of time there!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15126794179121146839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-60522770789047311942008-07-23T16:33:00.000-04:002008-07-23T16:33:00.000-04:00i love the comparsion shots/it puts things in pers...i love the comparsion shots/<BR/>it puts things in perspective.<BR/>in every season your garden is a delight to peruse.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.com