tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post1703646528457083882..comments2023-07-04T02:23:07.500-07:00Comments on Rhone Street Gardens: Whaddya think?scottweberpdxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-66572413790314720612012-09-24T20:50:05.178-07:002012-09-24T20:50:05.178-07:00Hi James...sure...I'll pop over there :-)Hi James...sure...I'll pop over there :-) scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-7626089170850138072012-09-24T20:49:30.762-07:002012-09-24T20:49:30.762-07:00That's a very valid point, Thomas, and one I&#...That's a very valid point, Thomas, and one I've sort of considered...except I do sort of resist the use of evergreens (I know...what's my deal)!!???!! Still, it's definitely worth considering...maybe I should think about it over the winter.scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-6009722654126556232012-09-24T20:48:18.906-07:002012-09-24T20:48:18.906-07:00That's a good idea, Jason...and there are quit...That's a good idea, Jason...and there are quite a few different varieties. I'm sort of torn though...they may be a little to "tropical" for my garden...do you think they'd fit in???scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-46514762000773022452012-09-24T20:47:32.747-07:002012-09-24T20:47:32.747-07:00Thanks so much, Jason! That's a good point...o...Thanks so much, Jason! That's a good point...one of the Persicarias nearby does scorch a bit....hmmmmm.scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-79412613791932872172012-09-24T20:46:47.814-07:002012-09-24T20:46:47.814-07:00I would absolutely love it if that spot was big en...I would absolutely love it if that spot was big enough for a Hydrangea, Denise...but it's quite narrow :-( Veronicastrum is actually a good suggestion! I have a few that are actually getting crowded out of another part of the garden...perhaps I'll move them here!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-20093018412338161352012-09-24T20:45:35.994-07:002012-09-24T20:45:35.994-07:00I love that idea, Grace, and you KNOW I'm a fa...I love that idea, Grace, and you KNOW I'm a fan of Persicaria ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-15912753196212146552012-09-24T20:45:05.923-07:002012-09-24T20:45:05.923-07:00Hi Randy...glad to have you visit...and even more ...Hi Randy...glad to have you visit...and even more glad that you're getting some much-needed rain!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-2728670367144645702012-09-24T20:44:30.383-07:002012-09-24T20:44:30.383-07:00I DO love those in the fall...very good suggestion...I DO love those in the fall...very good suggestion!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-85479172022888983012012-09-18T09:38:26.313-07:002012-09-18T09:38:26.313-07:00I think you need a very simple, geometric shape. ...I think you need a very simple, geometric shape. I'd go with a columnar evergreen. I think you need the contrast from all the other loose herbaceous plants. Even something as simple as an Emerald Green Arborvitae (I know, boring, BUT). I added one to a rather wild herbaceous corner of my garden and it added so much weight, clarity, and contrast. Or a columnar yew. <br /><br />The Calamagrostis is great, but it doesn't put out its inflorescence until almost August. The rest of the year, it would not fill that hole. I like the dark leaves of the Joe Pye, but I'd still vote for something even simpler and more basic like a columnar evergreen.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805682623764800983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-21104548948217626722012-09-17T14:58:58.446-07:002012-09-17T14:58:58.446-07:00Actually, I do have a suggestion. Colocasia is su...Actually, I do have a suggestion. Colocasia is supposed to adapt to shade or sun, growing larger in the shade. <br /><br />I wonder if you could prune it heavily at the start of summer and let it grow back? It wouldn't be much to look at in June but would be something in October.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00178931856869709627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-71749505526677912072012-09-17T14:48:19.324-07:002012-09-17T14:48:19.324-07:00I love your garden. I have not so much a suggesti...I love your garden. I have not so much a suggestion as a thought for you. <br /><br />You're looking at a site that is basically backdrop for the other views in your garden, right? That to me says 'tall plant'. A tall plant will suffer less from the partial shade because it'll have more and higher canopy, and so get sun earlier in Spring and later into the Fall. In doing so you'd also create understory, where you could put shade-loving plants without concern of scorching June-September.<br /><br />Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00178931856869709627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-73668796578085060572012-09-16T12:01:42.082-07:002012-09-16T12:01:42.082-07:00I need to practice your restraint as far as moving...I need to practice your restraint as far as moving plants! Hydrangeas seem to love it up there, tho I'm guessing they're not to your taste. There are some refined ones, like 'Preziosa.' I bet it would love that spot and would look fab with all your grasses . <br />http://www.hillieronline.co.uk/products/plants/shrubs/hydrangea-preziosa-3l.html<br />For a vertical, I bet veronicatrum would like those conditions too. <br />Denisehttp://agrowingobsession.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-79375690292173489332012-09-15T11:00:12.361-07:002012-09-15T11:00:12.361-07:00I didn't read through all of the comments so i...I didn't read through all of the comments so if this has been mentioned, my apologies. How about the dark-leaved Persicaria? They like sun and shade and aren't too terribly thirsty. I'm trying to think of a plant that has dark foliage and is also evergreen but I'm unable to think of anything. Please keep us posted. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-48333429925213830252012-09-15T09:45:49.373-07:002012-09-15T09:45:49.373-07:00Beautiful ! It`s my first visit to your blog and ...Beautiful ! It`s my first visit to your blog and I really like it. Our weather finally broke down here in Central Texas with some great rains on the 13th. I`ll be keeping up with your blog often . Thanks for the great pictures.Randy Hydenhttp://randyhydenonthepostoaksavannah.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-68168901800619697422012-09-14T20:19:47.489-07:002012-09-14T20:19:47.489-07:00Itea virginica 'sprich'-Little Henri Sweet...Itea virginica 'sprich'-Little Henri Sweetspire. A little weak on winter interest but it does hang on to red/orange leaves through December. Very versatile plant.greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-74377962251333973952012-09-14T16:32:14.828-07:002012-09-14T16:32:14.828-07:00Ah yes, I know the feeling well...I hope you consi...Ah yes, I know the feeling well...I hope you consider starting a blog soon so we can see your garden :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-92135170938332044502012-09-14T13:21:39.662-07:002012-09-14T13:21:39.662-07:00No, no blog of my own... I'm just a voyeur rig...No, no blog of my own... I'm just a voyeur right now! My garden has become a labor of love the last few years. It all started with ripping out nasty yews I inhertied. Now I'm addicted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-90386574274367926532012-09-14T10:48:39.504-07:002012-09-14T10:48:39.504-07:00Hahahahaha...actually, I thought about Mahonias fo...Hahahahaha...actually, I thought about Mahonias for quite a while...but I can't find any small enough for that spot (well, the small ones tend to be REALLY short)!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-57861758801699285822012-09-14T10:47:54.132-07:002012-09-14T10:47:54.132-07:00I've never even heard of that before...that...I've never even heard of that before...that's the best part about blogging...I practically learn about a new plant every day!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-84091264763217814292012-09-14T10:47:22.089-07:002012-09-14T10:47:22.089-07:00Yikes...I don't think I'd dare put in Tetr...Yikes...I don't think I'd dare put in Tetrapanax...hahahahahahahaaha! I love the idea of the Corylus, though, I think they are so rad...but too big for that spot. I actually wish I had the guts to rip out the variegated willow on my corner...I'd replace it with the Corylus so fast!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-13290405306572635182012-09-14T10:46:01.345-07:002012-09-14T10:46:01.345-07:00Hmmmmm...they are beautiful, but I'm not sure ...Hmmmmm...they are beautiful, but I'm not sure I want to risk it...not if there's a more trust-worthy option...I'm kinda lame that way ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-18201549920322148462012-09-14T10:44:58.930-07:002012-09-14T10:44:58.930-07:00Glad you're liking the blog, Chris...do you ha...Glad you're liking the blog, Chris...do you have a blog of your own???<br /><br />I actually really like the idea of the dark psychocarpus too...I just don't think I have room for one :-( I think the heigh would be fine...but the width would probably shoulder the other plants out of the way :-( Then again...I could maybe shuffle things around a little bit ;-) scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-11282629763024971292012-09-14T10:41:39.590-07:002012-09-14T10:41:39.590-07:00Your English is just fine, Gisou! Actually....why ...Your English is just fine, Gisou! Actually....why did I not think of Cimicifuga...that's a great idea!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-59906975829499991542012-09-14T10:40:55.729-07:002012-09-14T10:40:55.729-07:00You're so right, Cher, and I keep thinking tha...You're so right, Cher, and I keep thinking that same thing in the back of my head. I keep thinking we might have a normal winter this year and it will set things back to normal...who knows :-(scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-32702904506788671832012-09-14T10:40:14.820-07:002012-09-14T10:40:14.820-07:00I totally agree with you, Janet...I've been tr...I totally agree with you, Janet...I've been trying to find something with larger leaves...but it's quite a small space...and most shrubs are just too big (and most of the "dwarf" shrubs are, well, too dwarf!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.com