tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post5650963595005455624..comments2024-03-28T04:35:22.114-07:00Comments on danger garden: A few hotel horticultural encounters…danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-81751494389411550532021-05-22T08:50:09.492-07:002021-05-22T08:50:09.492-07:00I generally don’t like plants that are shaped like...I generally don’t like plants that are shaped like that because most of them are done poorly, leaving lots of dead patches, branch nubs, and damaged leaves, not to mention the brown, dead debris that gets lodged and sits there for months smothering the leaves below. It takes effort to do it well and to time the pruning so that the new growth covers up the damage, most plants just end up looking abused to me. When done well, and in the right context, it’s okay.Jerryhttp://www.botanichachaotica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-80262090152640043012014-04-15T02:14:30.426-07:002014-04-15T02:14:30.426-07:00I don't understand the point of cloud pruning....I don't understand the point of cloud pruning. I prefer plants to look as natural as possible, given space limiations. Of course, there's a difference between a private garden and a public display.Frances will dohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08982364045528753070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-35747080083851664412013-03-08T12:29:49.434-08:002013-03-08T12:29:49.434-08:00I love cloud pruning, but it needs to be complemen...I love cloud pruning, but it needs to be complemented by the right architecture and other plants. Cake pruning...not so much - pass the ice cream!MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-59937618715669903412013-03-08T09:52:06.064-08:002013-03-08T09:52:06.064-08:00Portland has the same motto...I wonder who had it ...Portland has the same motto...I wonder who had it first?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-56744926469224365502013-03-08T09:51:43.043-08:002013-03-08T09:51:43.043-08:00Turf on your car, plants inside your car...a trave...Turf on your car, plants inside your car...a traveling garden!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-67889408458025320142013-03-08T09:51:17.857-08:002013-03-08T09:51:17.857-08:00There was one buzzed rectangle that was falling ov...There was one buzzed rectangle that was falling over. It's support trellis (wooden) had broken at ground level. It was an even sadder sight.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-34234700906838963502013-03-08T09:50:11.694-08:002013-03-08T09:50:11.694-08:00me too.me too.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-1623952442450774062013-03-08T09:50:04.704-08:002013-03-08T09:50:04.704-08:00I'll need to check out the shrubs along Skylin...I'll need to check out the shrubs along Skyline...and I do, although not until July. You never know though...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-14082654300504325582013-03-08T09:49:03.741-08:002013-03-08T09:49:03.741-08:00I find it very intimidating. How do you even know ...I find it very intimidating. How do you even know where to begin?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-27516616714849278392013-03-08T09:48:31.595-08:002013-03-08T09:48:31.595-08:00Yes sir.Yes sir.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-25468358369110081832013-03-08T09:48:22.293-08:002013-03-08T09:48:22.293-08:00Thank you for commenting Sandy, we can't all l...Thank you for commenting Sandy, we can't all like the same things...that would be very boring.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-34220018935541369572013-03-08T09:47:53.862-08:002013-03-08T09:47:53.862-08:00As long as no innocent people (or cars or plants) ...As long as no innocent people (or cars or plants) were injured I think your accidental crash would be fabulous!<br /><br />I hope you do give it a try, I'd like to see how they turn out!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-56073421972564000672013-03-08T09:46:35.344-08:002013-03-08T09:46:35.344-08:00Thanks!Thanks!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-52601536510310087202013-03-08T09:46:21.368-08:002013-03-08T09:46:21.368-08:00There's a home near me that has several fabulo...There's a home near me that has several fabulous cloud pruned shrubs, impeccably maintained too. I keep meaning to snap a picture. The thing that really gets me though is the lawn is a wreck and the house literally looks like it's falling apart from neglect. But those shrubs...not a single needle out of place.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-46934282126553778992013-03-08T09:44:32.376-08:002013-03-08T09:44:32.376-08:00Yes!Yes!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-81977198071318416042013-03-07T18:03:02.028-08:002013-03-07T18:03:02.028-08:00Cracking up on the car. Too funny. They need that...Cracking up on the car. Too funny. They need that here in Austin- the "motto" is 'Keep Austin Weird' after all....Cloud pruning has it's place I think. Doesn't go everywhere.khakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10632954199885871025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-76068147154286654522013-03-07T16:22:30.164-08:002013-03-07T16:22:30.164-08:00I want turf on my car too! Loved that. I enjoy l...I want turf on my car too! Loved that. I enjoy looking at cloud pruning but hate the work that it entails - not a pleasant job. Not as fond of the winter jasmine in bondage but it's a plant that can take all kinds of abuse. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-24675642947824549422013-03-07T14:47:32.497-08:002013-03-07T14:47:32.497-08:00Honey! It's time to mow the truck!
I like ...Honey! It's time to mow the truck! <br /><br />I like the cloud-pruning, it just needs to be done better. <br /><br />The vine buzzed into a rectangle, not so much. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-52687228260685509622013-03-07T14:18:32.264-08:002013-03-07T14:18:32.264-08:00I love the surf board..hahaI love the surf board..hahasharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529895941009940357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-18552136025356645612013-03-07T13:55:25.886-08:002013-03-07T13:55:25.886-08:00Skyline Blvd has some prime examples of that kind ...Skyline Blvd has some prime examples of that kind of pruning in the memorial gardens. I find it kinky and fun, and the shrubs don't seem to mind. If they have no objections, why should we?<br />I was just admiring some shallow planters like that yesterday at Garden Fever. They would be brilliant in your setting. Don't you have a birthday coming up?rickihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-59673481523554297012013-03-07T13:22:37.099-08:002013-03-07T13:22:37.099-08:00Generally, I don't really like extreme pruning...Generally, I don't really like extreme pruning...but, as always, when done well, it can be beautiful.scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-1197886613142560022013-03-07T11:29:38.205-08:002013-03-07T11:29:38.205-08:00This is called landscraping, I believe.This is called landscraping, I believe.Barry Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03723513697930975468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-48389236699134301182013-03-07T11:13:30.219-08:002013-03-07T11:13:30.219-08:00Okay. I'll be odd man out. Hate sculpted shrub...Okay. I'll be odd man out. Hate sculpted shrubs. Like natural and loose. Jasmine is an odd choice, as you pointed out, and maybe worst of the lot, imo. That said, it's always interesting to see how other people do things, and I enjoy your tours.sandy lawrencenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-18076075885188091212013-03-07T09:28:14.647-08:002013-03-07T09:28:14.647-08:00I hate sculpted shrubs in most gardens, unless the...I hate sculpted shrubs in most gardens, unless the topiary is the point. In this case, it works great!<br /><br />Turf car, not so sure about. (If that were my car I think I'd arrange an "accidental" crash with a landscape company truck for some instant PR magic.)<br /><br />How would you like to create shallow planters like that yourself? I've been thinking about how I'd do it for a while now, and may actually give it a try this year. :)Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393082652312828458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-82687326280324693572013-03-07T08:50:01.470-08:002013-03-07T08:50:01.470-08:00I like them, they look good where they are and I a...I like them, they look good where they are and I agree it looks like an art form.Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.com