tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post2570308714356438348..comments2024-03-28T13:54:16.110-07:00Comments on danger garden: U.G.L.Y.danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-64744521736808484962013-04-02T22:23:39.233-07:002013-04-02T22:23:39.233-07:00NAy!
I picked up three(!) Schefflera actinophylla ...NAy!<br />I picked up three(!) Schefflera actinophylla from Home Depot of all places last year. I do believe this species fits the bill perfect for desired effect.<br />I have done my damndest to stay out of second-home depot this year as, 16months into home ownership has worn me thin of that place. Last year though i did see a steady pattern of nice specimens coming in about every three months.<br />I picked up one for the living room (yeah, that's right.) and two for the office. Each container had three trunks that were 7+ft to start. *and for only $20 a pot!*. They're all 9+ft tall now, nice for forced-to-be-indoor plants.<br />I believe these would be annuals as soon as the temps hit 55F, though you're well familiar with that song and dance. But hey, $20 for something so big and beautiful is not a bad deal. <br />I'm considering setting my living room plant outdoors this summer and then cutting it down for winter storage (i can fit 10 other plants in that precious southern facing window).<br />Little late on the comment i know, but still i hope this finds a good read?.PC-PDX.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06009996959145039925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-88596009608601082832013-03-20T12:19:12.345-07:002013-03-20T12:19:12.345-07:00Sounds like you have a good reason to pull it out....Sounds like you have a good reason to pull it out. I'm afraid I'm no help in suggesting an alternative, considering the difference in our climates, but I'm sure you'll come up with something fabulous. Poor Andrew though, having to dig all that out.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-35288816284981768132013-03-20T10:07:57.594-07:002013-03-20T10:07:57.594-07:00You're killing me!!! I'd love to have a Ga...You're killing me!!! I'd love to have a Garrya, I was concerned it wouldn't like life in a container though...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-21524697453010119372013-03-20T10:05:33.946-07:002013-03-20T10:05:33.946-07:00Lucky finds indeed, can you believe I didn't b...Lucky finds indeed, can you believe I didn't buy one once when it presented itself to me at Portland Nursery? What was I thinking. <br /><br />I do like the idea of the texture the grass would provide, a nice contrast to the big leaves of the gunnera and tetrapanax nearby...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-77947365789680543322013-03-20T10:03:57.288-07:002013-03-20T10:03:57.288-07:00I can see that I need to look for this book.I can see that I need to look for this book.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-27016892161373918262013-03-20T10:03:29.166-07:002013-03-20T10:03:29.166-07:00Complete with visuals! Thanks Evan. I wouldn't...Complete with visuals! Thanks Evan. I wouldn't have ever thought of this without your and Neil's suggestion. I do have another smaller tank nearby filled with this plant and love it...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-80287226361437853272013-03-20T09:59:54.680-07:002013-03-20T09:59:54.680-07:00Another good espallier would be Garrya James Roof....Another good espallier would be Garrya James Roof. Think how stunning those long tassels would look displayed across the dark leathery leaves?Dave Egberthttp://www.firesafegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-29499868337127919172013-03-20T09:57:40.404-07:002013-03-20T09:57:40.404-07:00Oh my...that dry? I guess this mornings rain dump ...Oh my...that dry? I guess this mornings rain dump came just in time for you? danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-9782003218384498342013-03-20T09:56:51.871-07:002013-03-20T09:56:51.871-07:00thank you!thank you!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-76263922014018279082013-03-20T09:56:32.436-07:002013-03-20T09:56:32.436-07:00I thought about restios but was concerned they'...I thought about restios but was concerned they'd do the same flop forward (reaching for the sun) thing, since their stems seem about as sturdy as this bamboo. But I do love the look of them. Equisetum hyemale is a very interesting idea, seconded below by Evan...I'll be thinking about that one! (oh and Government House, check, it's on the list, thank you!)danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-63189803143342505882013-03-20T09:55:08.606-07:002013-03-20T09:55:08.606-07:00The David Fross book on ceanothus shows a Dark Sta...The David Fross book on ceanothus shows a Dark Star espalliered around a Gothic window. The same effect could be achieved with the prosprate C. griseus Diamond Heights.Dave Egberthttp://www.firesafegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-82853287463737398702013-03-20T07:20:33.738-07:002013-03-20T07:20:33.738-07:00Equisetum hyemale (horsetail) would be my suggesti...Equisetum hyemale (horsetail) would be my suggestion, if you just want something simple and evergreen.<br /><br />http://pinterest.com/pin/244461085993718367/<br />http://pinterest.com/pin/244461085994308396/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10536557043899177029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-41584657651805372262013-03-19T22:35:54.000-07:002013-03-19T22:35:54.000-07:00Well I don't have any great ideas but it sound...Well I don't have any great ideas but it sounds like you've got some good ones now. I like the aucuba suggestion. I have your problem of my bamboo in containers getting too root bound. Believe it or not, it actually dried out over the past week - I mean really dry, like rolling leaves dry. I had to water it today!MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-41266647268682732352013-03-19T20:25:20.189-07:002013-03-19T20:25:20.189-07:00welcome to your jungle!welcome to your jungle!sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529895941009940357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-9933598003936146282013-03-19T18:55:44.397-07:002013-03-19T18:55:44.397-07:00Unfortunately im not quite sure where to find Sche...Unfortunately im not quite sure where to find Scheffleras either other than maybe some lucky finds at local nurseries. I think the palms would add a great tropical feel to the patio with their large shrubby fan shaped fronds :) i also was thinking, how about a grouping of a nice large fountain grass? It would give you a whole new texture effect and the seed heads in fall would be amazing at eye level! just a thought :)Brandennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-87766753425201940162013-03-19T17:51:41.567-07:002013-03-19T17:51:41.567-07:00Hey its Neil again from Victoria.. I had one those...Hey its Neil again from Victoria.. I had one those stock tanks filled with an invasive species of bamboo(hid the U-G-l-Y neighbour!). <br />I like the idea of a rusted metal trellis perhaps of rebar with a pop of chartreuse like golden hop? Or how about some feathery Restios.. but not sure how hardy in a container. There are some beauties at Government House here (which,by the way, you all need to see if ever you are on our island). My last idea is scouring rush Equisetum hyemale. Happy Spring to you all by the way! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-13868584118126426982013-03-19T17:36:22.355-07:002013-03-19T17:36:22.355-07:00Rosemary...there is something I never would have t...Rosemary...there is something I never would have thought of but like! Especially since you've supplied the visual of it growing both upright and cascading down over the edges...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-79856338356908223872013-03-19T17:35:17.835-07:002013-03-19T17:35:17.835-07:00OMG...not familiar but I know what's gonna be ...OMG...not familiar but I know what's gonna be in my head for the rest of the evening!<br /><br />Totally hadn't thought of Daphniphyllum that's an interesting idea...also I know there are several Aucuba I should learn more about. I've only got A. longifolia.<br /><br />It was that "maintaining" part that had me apologizing. I know now that I should have been much better about it and then I wouldn't be in this place (I do regularly check the drainage hole). You make a good argument for the culm pruning...thank you!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-8481811733058231992013-03-19T17:30:00.289-07:002013-03-19T17:30:00.289-07:00You know me very well "Somehow I can't se...You know me very well "Somehow I can't see you going for a repeat performance when you have a chance to try something new"...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-73999715105160730452013-03-19T17:29:36.201-07:002013-03-19T17:29:36.201-07:00I'm sure you're right about it being a big...I'm sure you're right about it being a big root ball. I've imagined (?) I see the back of that tank starting to bow outward. How exactly would we "lift" it out though? That sounds like a job for heavy machinery.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-89896228998309729872013-03-19T17:28:30.438-07:002013-03-19T17:28:30.438-07:00Branden you're killing me!!! How I would love ...Branden you're killing me!!! How I would love to get a hold of a few schefflera to fill up that tank! Any suggestions on finding ones of size? The palms are an interesting idea too...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-34069912115900469792013-03-19T17:27:21.757-07:002013-03-19T17:27:21.757-07:00And just imagine when it's in bloom...POW! Ama...And just imagine when it's in bloom...POW! Amazing.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-27436556785898143382013-03-19T17:26:37.796-07:002013-03-19T17:26:37.796-07:00Good point about the Tetrapanax, and the Gunnera i...Good point about the Tetrapanax, and the Gunnera is right there next to it too!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-19750579051303880312013-03-19T17:25:52.074-07:002013-03-19T17:25:52.074-07:00You read my mind! I was thinking about a trellis a...You read my mind! I was thinking about a trellis and vine too...most excellent idea!!!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-86225341052863953152013-03-19T17:25:02.859-07:002013-03-19T17:25:02.859-07:00How exactly would yo move a several hundred pound ...How exactly would yo move a several hundred pound stock tank out of the way? Just wondering...<br /><br />I do love the idea of purple leaved Ricinus though. Not evergreen but a nice temporary solution!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.com