tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post3909245673402441814..comments2024-03-28T13:54:16.110-07:00Comments on danger garden: Our back garden, the next step?danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-26787002076958768142012-12-16T15:23:18.752-08:002012-12-16T15:23:18.752-08:00Your drawing is perfect!
If you could only see ...Your drawing is perfect! <br /><br />If you could only see the scribbles the planning department in my office uses when they are exploring options. This is just what it needs to be. Why should it be more? It's got all the info, and is easy to understand. <br /><br />Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15597630887713954960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-83439003308372634192012-12-12T15:46:46.503-08:002012-12-12T15:46:46.503-08:00So really it's just the exercise you're ag...So really it's just the exercise you're against? (I've got a old fashioned reel mower and half-moon edger...no gas or electricity needed!)danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-14284409654072459612012-12-12T15:45:33.965-08:002012-12-12T15:45:33.965-08:00This from the "Lawn Gone!" lady!!! Actua...This from the "Lawn Gone!" lady!!! Actually that's what makes your take on loosing the lawn so wonderful, you're not militant about it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts Pam.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-88734612272068288002012-12-12T15:43:54.698-08:002012-12-12T15:43:54.698-08:00You present an interesting idea! I hadn't thou...You present an interesting idea! I hadn't thought of doing something phased, I tend to be an "all or nothing" sort of person. But I could come up with an alternate material and use it until I can afford to build the wall of my dreams. Smart, and thank you for the kind words!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-49291218755707563482012-12-12T11:33:30.981-08:002012-12-12T11:33:30.981-08:00Then do a little patch of some kind of no mow alte...Then do a little patch of some kind of no mow alternative! Kaveh Maguirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415126992728047743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-55411383141812678622012-12-11T22:49:54.029-08:002012-12-11T22:49:54.029-08:00I'm actually going to advocate for keeping som...I'm actually going to advocate for keeping some lawn. Yes, really. For one thing, your short, dense lawn is like a beautiful, finely woven carpet to my eyes; we have such coarse, ugly lawns here in central Texas. For another, it really does offset your dynamic, densely planted borders and give the eye a welcome place to rest in your garden.<br /><br />That said, I can certainly see shrinking your lawn a bit more, allowing you to have fun with deeper borders, and I really like the idea of creating a grassy "room" by hiding the openness as you enter the garden from the driveway. So I like option 4 best. Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-4853842125626755382012-12-11T17:13:56.843-08:002012-12-11T17:13:56.843-08:00Wait just a minute! Who's Diego Dogg and why h...Wait just a minute! Who's Diego Dogg and why haven't you posted a picture???danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-62559716055324461972012-12-11T17:13:18.565-08:002012-12-11T17:13:18.565-08:00Because it's green! And cooling and calm.Because it's green! And cooling and calm. danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-36802057135538047342012-12-11T15:20:21.816-08:002012-12-11T15:20:21.816-08:00Every last bit! Why have a tiny patch of lawn that...Every last bit! Why have a tiny patch of lawn that needs mowing? Kaveh Maguirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415126992728047743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-13450515332185557892012-12-11T14:27:35.434-08:002012-12-11T14:27:35.434-08:00You have taught me over the years to really go aft...You have taught me over the years to really go after the plants and projects that you want/crave/desire. So, I heartily vote for option 1, done in phases. You can start by framing your raised bed with green fir boards or even corrugated galvanized steel and get your soil, gravel, and plants going and then remove a board at a time and slowly build your wall on your budget and schedule. I've done this in my garden with minimal help from my hubby. And I like some grass in the garden, but I keep finding myself removing a strip each year to make more room for my plants. <br /><br />I know that whatever you choose to do that it will turn out beautifully and suit your garden space. Laura @ Suburban Garden Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937626521443291406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-24147748775009502852012-12-11T12:05:10.755-08:002012-12-11T12:05:10.755-08:00I have a small patch left about the size you have,...I have a small patch left about the size you have, but if we did not have Diego Dogg it would be gone...................Beech Street Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02365030749361899061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-92088198275748354432012-12-11T09:10:34.588-08:002012-12-11T09:10:34.588-08:00Thank you to everyone that took the time to commen...Thank you to everyone that took the time to comment, your thoughts and insights are most appreciated! I've got more thinking to do now...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-33048988351444705332012-12-11T09:09:51.056-08:002012-12-11T09:09:51.056-08:00Ah...yes! I can see that. A smaller raised bed in ...Ah...yes! I can see that. A smaller raised bed in the center of the smaller rectangle created by the two new kick-outs. I like it!<br /><br />Oh and it could be a DIY if the husband was available. But right now his time is taken by the 9-5 (or rather the 8-7 and two or three hours on the weekend). Right now any DIY projects I take on I have to be able to take care of myself.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-89721384516035686622012-12-11T09:07:03.028-08:002012-12-11T09:07:03.028-08:00Thanks Shirley, comparing the sense of enclosure a...Thanks Shirley, comparing the sense of enclosure at the patio to what option 4 provides near the house gives me a great way to think about it. And you know I really don't mind mowing the lawn. It's sort of a meditative activity for me. With the reel mower and my half moon edger it's quiet exercise.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-50232365465566750302012-12-11T09:04:34.858-08:002012-12-11T09:04:34.858-08:00Thank you for sharing this Heather...you're no...Thank you for sharing this Heather...you're not alone in your desire to get to the patio, everyone does that! Do you see any of that pull to wander in option #4?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-46990939603098954492012-12-11T09:03:32.108-08:002012-12-11T09:03:32.108-08:00I almost mentioned that this new planting area (wh...I almost mentioned that this new planting area (which ever option it is) would possibly be home to the crevice garden. Very perceptive of you! I am thinking about adding a couple of taller plants...and I do like the "in your face" planting feature you suggest!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-43877547749337632952012-12-11T09:00:25.538-08:002012-12-11T09:00:25.538-08:00Best of both worlds, uhm. I like the sound of that...Best of both worlds, uhm. I like the sound of that!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-10485752174061853042012-12-11T08:58:56.102-08:002012-12-11T08:58:56.102-08:00Wow that's certainly taking it outside the box...Wow that's certainly taking it outside the box! The hydrangea spot is already reserved for two fabulous scheffleras but I'll consider the NE corner...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-9645757450941254562012-12-11T08:57:46.898-08:002012-12-11T08:57:46.898-08:00Thank you for taking the time to comment today, I&...Thank you for taking the time to comment today, I'm not sure why it hadn't occurred to me to broaden that area...I must give it some thought!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-39542530843856893952012-12-11T08:53:27.333-08:002012-12-11T08:53:27.333-08:00Thanks Hoov, and Lila's blushing at the compli...Thanks Hoov, and Lila's blushing at the compliment.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-44843645737813329752012-12-11T08:51:47.751-08:002012-12-11T08:51:47.751-08:00Since it was late in the season she left the hat a...Since it was late in the season she left the hat and glasses in the house. All the better to soak up the last few precious rays of sun you know.<br /><br />Do you have any lawn left in your garden?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-19889502249425165682012-12-11T08:48:12.236-08:002012-12-11T08:48:12.236-08:00Like Heather says below the lawn doesn't reall...Like Heather says below the lawn doesn't really see much entertaining, everyone heads to the patio! But it is a nice open space which we have used to set up tables for food when there are large groups. Thank you Jenni!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-8350659616983775192012-12-11T08:46:33.237-08:002012-12-11T08:46:33.237-08:00All of it?All of it?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-70238575407726641832012-12-11T08:46:11.700-08:002012-12-11T08:46:11.700-08:00And of course you know adding lots more plants is ...And of course you know adding lots more plants is the main goal! Thanks Denise...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-11112128979598346722012-12-11T08:45:02.288-08:002012-12-11T08:45:02.288-08:00Yes I think you're very right about making it ...Yes I think you're very right about making it smaller if I go that route. The lawn as it is drawn looses all value!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.com