tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198706747529705409.post3763665995513097665..comments2024-02-10T20:22:23.406-05:00Comments on SmallButCharming: Planning And Dreamingflwrjanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14905305551745652868noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198706747529705409.post-8128048820181459132013-03-16T12:43:19.990-04:002013-03-16T12:43:19.990-04:00Get your Pretty Back? Did you read That Book!? :-)...Get your Pretty Back? Did you read That Book!? :-)<br /><br />It will be great project. After it's over. I wonder if one can smoke fish over cypress wood chips?Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13632520557553405790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198706747529705409.post-61959312271780001292013-03-15T17:45:05.150-04:002013-03-15T17:45:05.150-04:00That sudden open-to-the-alley backyard can be a bi...That sudden open-to-the-alley backyard can be a bit of shock, no doubt. Once you get those stumps ground, though, you'll have an excellent planting bed. I'm not sure, but cypress could be a bit acidifying. It would be a good idea to test the soil before deciding what to plant there, so you know what will most likely thrive. <br /><br />Around here we can always find a volunteer wild grape vine or Virginia creeper to clamber over a chain link fence. Nothing like that where you are? Sharon Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093606285505207973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198706747529705409.post-29913871445369708412013-03-15T04:46:07.989-04:002013-03-15T04:46:07.989-04:00I remember that day, with GG coming to the rescue....I remember that day, with GG coming to the rescue. I agree with Jen get some fast growing climbers on that fence as a temp fix. That gives you a little extra time to plan your ideal if you want something more statuesque. New project, how exciting!Mr Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570356924117694493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198706747529705409.post-71347021321064999012013-03-14T14:55:23.283-04:002013-03-14T14:55:23.283-04:00Taking care of my garden and my flora are some of ...Taking care of my garden and my flora are some of the most important, after my kids! I feel your pain.<br /><br />-Samudaworth Tree ServiceTree Removal Brooklynhttp://www.samudaworthtreeservice.com/tree-removal/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198706747529705409.post-76611865192903061482013-03-14T12:26:08.237-04:002013-03-14T12:26:08.237-04:00Saying goodbye is so hard, but new beginnings will...Saying goodbye is so hard, but new beginnings will surely bring happy surprises! Hope you keep us updated on your/hedge progress. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739053466041886513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198706747529705409.post-59038042494605835382013-03-14T09:14:05.056-04:002013-03-14T09:14:05.056-04:00Thank you. I am getting such good suggestions here...Thank you. I am getting such good suggestions here. xoflwrjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905305551745652868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198706747529705409.post-22715825346315839412013-03-14T09:13:13.268-04:002013-03-14T09:13:13.268-04:00 Now that sounds lovely and lush. Now that sounds lovely and lush.flwrjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905305551745652868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198706747529705409.post-81813550146312069672013-03-14T09:12:27.863-04:002013-03-14T09:12:27.863-04:00I WILL take pics. I was too disheartened before:-)...I WILL take pics. I was too disheartened before:-)flwrjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905305551745652868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198706747529705409.post-58332817417187554502013-03-14T09:11:55.232-04:002013-03-14T09:11:55.232-04:00hmmm good idea, the chain link is covered halfway ...hmmm good idea, the chain link is covered halfway by the berm but I bet i could still attach the fencing. Great idea!flwrjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905305551745652868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198706747529705409.post-25330269593843966022013-03-14T08:45:36.736-04:002013-03-14T08:45:36.736-04:00On the bright side, the stump grinding will provid...On the bright side, the stump grinding will provide profuse amounts of mulch. Chainlink? How about a bit of willow fencing attached to the chainlink to provide privacy in the short term?Connie in Hartwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127877285792861166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198706747529705409.post-70592374821524064412013-03-14T06:43:01.369-04:002013-03-14T06:43:01.369-04:00Good progress, Girl. Nothing like a project to ge...Good progress, Girl. Nothing like a project to get the gardening juices flowing. Leylands do provide a great barrier (and fast), but at too great a price, i think. Don't really have a suggestion for you. My first choice is always 'Emerald' arborvitae, but they are way too slow growing for your site. And, I really don't think any of the other arborvitaes are as pretty. <br /><br />Looked up Kitty's Prunus Lusitanica and am not familiar with it. Appears to grow well on the west coast, so it might not like our summers. I would ask Marie for a suggestion.<br /><br />Keep us posted on progress. You did take pictures? right? xoxowebbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168174623602308906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198706747529705409.post-91937089718212945162013-03-14T02:51:11.724-04:002013-03-14T02:51:11.724-04:00I love that, when you tackle a problem you have be...I love that, when you tackle a problem you have been putting off and then it doesn't turn out to be as daunting as you thought. Have fun planning your new screen xpaisleysummerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700001303094824326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198706747529705409.post-30152948346057688652013-03-14T00:45:04.478-04:002013-03-14T00:45:04.478-04:00Go for it! You deserve your pretty, Jane.Go for it! You deserve your pretty, Jane.Denise | Chez Danissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418226690328176970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198706747529705409.post-54458176180975033312013-03-13T22:26:29.131-04:002013-03-13T22:26:29.131-04:00I do remember. Now you can have some fun dreaming ...I do remember. Now you can have some fun dreaming and planning. A giant trellis covered with morning glories, trumpet vines, and all the rest. Or a large flock of pink flamingos. Maybe both.<br /><br />I love poppies.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198706747529705409.post-4867147064215734592013-03-13T22:22:09.924-04:002013-03-13T22:22:09.924-04:00Good to see a blog post from you. What strikes me...Good to see a blog post from you. What strikes me is how you remain positive. Even in the face of heartache, you have a sunshine-like feeling about you.<br /><br />As far as your privacy, we used portuguese laurels, a nice L shaped row to hide our front yard from the street. They grow fast and steady, stay green and create a great fence/backdrop to the other plants. They do take a couple of years before you see benefit unless you can find them good sized. Hope you find something you like. I presume with your hot summers you need to get them in now (or soon) or have to wait until Fall. You might have to amend the mound dirt due to the cypress acidity. We had to when we cut down dangerous cedars in our yard for the more delicate stuff but the laurels didn't care. Good Luck.Kitty, USAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198706747529705409.post-35975445662449738292013-03-13T21:20:51.643-04:002013-03-13T21:20:51.643-04:00We have every confidence that your pretty isn'...We have every confidence that your pretty isn't too far away...chain link and all.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.com