tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post6342216854289822088..comments2023-10-25T00:33:33.890-07:00Comments on MulchMaid: A winter view, re-evaluatedMulchMaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-66169811418150861202014-01-15T16:38:46.631-08:002014-01-15T16:38:46.631-08:00I have trouble jetisoning plants too, but there co...I have trouble jetisoning plants too, but there comes a time...and the lure of the new can be irresistible.rickihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-1807058100139379132014-01-12T11:55:03.170-08:002014-01-12T11:55:03.170-08:00I think it's the "hairball" look in ...I think it's the "hairball" look in winter that I mind. The carex has a pleasing structure - the potentillas, not so much.MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-63673352127726274772014-01-12T11:53:58.259-08:002014-01-12T11:53:58.259-08:00It's fun contemplating the replacement options...It's fun contemplating the replacement options!MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-55419393550739604642014-01-12T11:49:13.547-08:002014-01-12T11:49:13.547-08:00Absolutely...I agree with the above...if it makes ...Absolutely...I agree with the above...if it makes you unhappy, you must change it! It makes me wonder, however (since you enjoy the brown Carex), is it the color...or the lack of structure that really makes it disagreeable? Can't wait to see what you decide on :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-80621280528181324992014-01-12T11:34:45.074-08:002014-01-12T11:34:45.074-08:00Thanks - it is lovely! :)Thanks - it is lovely! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-16122310045515694202014-01-12T10:25:07.165-08:002014-01-12T10:25:07.165-08:00Ooh, I can't wait to see what you're plann...Ooh, I can't wait to see what you're planning to replace them with. That's a primo location, next to that gorgeous eucalyptus!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10404180898034770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-38290627647684123372014-01-12T10:13:20.313-08:002014-01-12T10:13:20.313-08:00Thanks for the unequivocal support, Jason!Thanks for the unequivocal support, Jason!MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-88371683765464450452014-01-12T10:10:21.311-08:002014-01-12T10:10:21.311-08:00Let's compare abutilon notes along about May, ...Let's compare abutilon notes along about May, Tamara!MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-85457963257784923822014-01-12T10:09:37.331-08:002014-01-12T10:09:37.331-08:00"Hairball" - I love that. The ongoing pr..."Hairball" - I love that. The ongoing problem is their position at the front of the bed where you can see I need something green in winter. I just don't think I love them enough to keep them any longer.MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-62823201175634538412014-01-12T10:08:08.812-08:002014-01-12T10:08:08.812-08:00Thanks for the words of wisdom from a bold editor!...Thanks for the words of wisdom from a bold editor!MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-66245288058783194302014-01-12T10:07:28.321-08:002014-01-12T10:07:28.321-08:00My euc is E. pauciflora ssp. debeuzevilli or Jouna...My euc is E. pauciflora ssp. debeuzevilli or Jounama Snow Gum - from Cistus!MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-45052980791367898522014-01-12T10:06:11.514-08:002014-01-12T10:06:11.514-08:00The Mulch Man is a better editor than am I...The Mulch Man is a better editor than am I...MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-14042553929390931922014-01-12T10:05:09.575-08:002014-01-12T10:05:09.575-08:00So far, that euc is unfazed by any cold. I'll ...So far, that euc is unfazed by any cold. I'll see about the abutilons, and I certainly hold out hope. If they don't survive, well, it's been nice!MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-32783079635819718512014-01-12T10:03:21.486-08:002014-01-12T10:03:21.486-08:00No idea yet, Alison. I'm looking forward to di...No idea yet, Alison. I'm looking forward to discovering the perfect plant(s)!MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-78311811532637345892014-01-12T09:44:19.398-08:002014-01-12T09:44:19.398-08:00You're doing the right thing. If a plant isn&#...You're doing the right thing. If a plant isn't making you happy, you have to get rid of it - be ruthless!Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-21883862476090319652014-01-11T21:32:57.705-08:002014-01-11T21:32:57.705-08:00Ooooo....such possibilities! Can't wait to see...Ooooo....such possibilities! Can't wait to see your replacement gems! I too have Abutilons that seemingly perished, I guess I should wait it out and see if there's life down there....Chickadee Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698323800314994028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-13738862639428152182014-01-11T18:03:13.297-08:002014-01-11T18:03:13.297-08:00Have you ever tried cutting them hard, almost to t...Have you ever tried cutting them hard, almost to the ground like a perennial? That would remove the brown hairball for winter. That seems to be the recommendation for them to keep their small rounded habit over time.Christopher C. NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15621322814577793080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-48124859892268994122014-01-11T17:51:22.829-08:002014-01-11T17:51:22.829-08:00Bye bye Potentillas! I've never regretted anyt...Bye bye Potentillas! I've never regretted anything I've removed for this reason. In fact just this morning I was thinking about how much I have NOT missed the hydrangea. Can't wait to see what you come up with!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-38791677613193461192014-01-11T16:44:53.216-08:002014-01-11T16:44:53.216-08:00I think you're doing the right thing, Jane. I ...I think you're doing the right thing, Jane. I know I should be more of a fan of the tough Potentillas, but sadly I'm not. I can see with it being orange flowered that it may have earned its keep, but after reverting back to yellow... naah! Go for it, and have fun with the selection process. What kind of Eucalyptus is that? I love the leaves, and I have a sad feeling that the Blast took care of my Acacia dealbata for good. It looks awful... :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-51752553255548911542014-01-11T16:22:20.238-08:002014-01-11T16:22:20.238-08:00Can I give a third on the Abutilon? Our two look p...Can I give a third on the Abutilon? Our two look pathetic right now but they are still alive and will make a good comeback in spring (or else!). <br />Sorry about the brown blobs but I'm with the Mulch Man.. it has to look decent in the winter.<br />MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-1724310045516648732014-01-11T16:18:04.796-08:002014-01-11T16:18:04.796-08:00I've never been a fan of the shrubby Potentill...I've never been a fan of the shrubby Potentillas. Once they're gone you've got prime real estate for something grand. So many possibilities, what will you choose? I love the eucalyptus foliage on the right. Looks like our cold weather didn't bother it a bit. I agree with Alison about waiting on your Abutilon. I bet it is hardy down there. :) <br />GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-62453733434737287122014-01-11T15:32:30.305-08:002014-01-11T15:32:30.305-08:00I think you're right to take them out, especia...I think you're right to take them out, especially considering one of them has reverted. They're taking up valuable real estate that could be used for some much more interesting plants. I'd be tempted to wait and see if the Abutilon shows any signs of life in the spring. Do you already know what you'll be planting in their place?Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.com