tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post5311021324000557631..comments2024-03-12T02:29:18.737-04:00Comments on Southern Meadows: Seasonal Celebrations: Autumn 2013Karin / Southern Meadowshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-21790416582327532922013-10-08T17:56:16.483-04:002013-10-08T17:56:16.483-04:00Wow.....Wow.....Cerberus German shepherdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429615988299569447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-24434237999621152822013-10-04T20:18:11.005-04:002013-10-04T20:18:11.005-04:00Glad I'm not the only one that looks forward t...Glad I'm not the only one that looks forward to winter for a break. I'm so ready for it for it to rain, so I have an excuse not to be outside! I love what you've done with your front entry though, it looks so much more welcoming. The front door seemed to almost be hiding before. The slope will look great once it's planted, but I do know how much work it is to garden on a slope. The advantage is the plants tend to be easier to see, but running up and down those slopes digging holes can be exhausting! That said, I can't wait to see it in bloom!Curbstone Valley Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714297348566721344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-90593210935948596012013-09-30T19:00:04.185-04:002013-09-30T19:00:04.185-04:00Your new front entry looks fantastic! Fall really ...Your new front entry looks fantastic! Fall really is a wonderful season here, and it seems there are always too many projects to complete. Have you decided yet what to plant on your slope? I look forward to seeing how it looks once it is done. I am replanting a slope this fall, also, though not one adjacent to the house. I have called it my wildflower garden, and it is pretty when it blooms in late summer, but the rest of the year it is a mess. I will replace everything with Spirea 'Anthony Waterer'. I love its flowing shape, perfect for a slope, and it is low maintenance. It blooms beautifully in the spring and sporadically through the summer. debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-36408619641241553732013-09-28T01:47:03.970-04:002013-09-28T01:47:03.970-04:00Quite a transformation, Karin ! And what a lovely ...Quite a transformation, Karin ! And what a lovely home you have. Looking forward to seeing what it looks like once you're done planting.<br /><br />We've also had much more rain than usual up north this summer too - unlike last year's drought. And at our winter home in Florida, there's been a deluge during the rainy season - early this week they had 8" in a 24-hour period ! And they're significantly above average for the year.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-54257552930917345572013-09-25T07:58:00.450-04:002013-09-25T07:58:00.450-04:00Thanks for the plant recommendation. I have will r...Thanks for the plant recommendation. I have will research that one some more. I have Carolina jasmine which I use as a ground cover (vine) but it will grow everywhere when it is happy.Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-12520841428789378732013-09-25T07:54:51.559-04:002013-09-25T07:54:51.559-04:00It was a hard decision because the bark on the cra...It was a hard decision because the bark on the crape myrtle was gorgeous but it was planted in the wrong place and was just getting to big. We are planting other trees in the front garden so it will be replaced in a manner of speaking. :)Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-5052890017426312612013-09-24T21:30:55.683-04:002013-09-24T21:30:55.683-04:00At first I thought, OMG she removed that tree!! c...At first I thought, OMG she removed that tree!! can't help it, I'm a tree hugger. but boy does your front door ever look good now. Looks like a fantastic space and very welcoming.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-47222170038109325612013-09-20T14:57:40.152-04:002013-09-20T14:57:40.152-04:00Your house and garden are simply incredible! When ...Your house and garden are simply incredible! When I lived in SC I had a ground cover winter jasmine that did very well on slopes. It bloomed during the winter with yellow flowers that added a bright spot to winter drabness. It was super tough, had green stems and didn't need much water. You'll love your new river bed. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-55292576301888855622013-09-19T20:52:57.616-04:002013-09-19T20:52:57.616-04:00It was a project that we had been thinking about f...It was a project that we had been thinking about for 3 years. I became so displeased with the area that any changes would be an improvement. It turned out better than I imagined. Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-40600880799419990982013-09-19T20:47:07.718-04:002013-09-19T20:47:07.718-04:00Thanks Jason! Great recommendations.Thanks Jason! Great recommendations.Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-76342173672330238392013-09-19T20:45:47.285-04:002013-09-19T20:45:47.285-04:00Thanks Sarah! I'm sure I'll do a post on t...Thanks Sarah! I'm sure I'll do a post on the new plants. Stay tuned! Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-44468307450754862562013-09-18T22:24:25.880-04:002013-09-18T22:24:25.880-04:00You've been busy! The entrance really does loo...You've been busy! The entrance really does look welcoming now. You are brave to make such major changes--but it looks great! It will be fun to see your updates over time.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-88339143375047648342013-09-18T22:24:03.763-04:002013-09-18T22:24:03.763-04:00You've been busy! The entrance really does loo...You've been busy! The entrance really does look welcoming now. You are brave to make such major changes--but it looks great! It will be fun to see your updates over time.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-65949552696436718902013-09-18T12:35:18.991-04:002013-09-18T12:35:18.991-04:00Big improvement already for the front of your hous...Big improvement already for the front of your house. I think every house we ever moved into I have dug up big blobby foundation shrubs, usually Japanese yew. In terms of suggestions for the slope, have you considered fringe tree, which is a native? Also, snowberry and coralberry are very tough low growing native shrubs that could probably hold a slope. They are not architectural, though.Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-78681276889837382702013-09-18T09:14:40.153-04:002013-09-18T09:14:40.153-04:00I love the changes. Like you, I've been waitin...I love the changes. Like you, I've been waiting for the cooler weather to start on some serious garden renovations. Agreed that the slope is a real challenge if you are looking for winter interest. I'll be interested to see what you decide.Sarah/ Galloping Horse Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863804034201109102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-70255381820619798092013-09-18T07:17:02.832-04:002013-09-18T07:17:02.832-04:00I love plant shopping, don't you? Starting fro...I love plant shopping, don't you? Starting from a blank slate can be a bit overwhelming because there are so many possibilities but a lot of it depends on what plants are available. Sometimes I have a specific plant in mind and then can't find anyone that sells it. Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-30122231438775924782013-09-18T07:15:13.821-04:002013-09-18T07:15:13.821-04:00I like these recommendations! Thank you Ellen! I k...I like these recommendations! Thank you Ellen! I knew you would have some suggestions. I will be on a look out for these at our expo. Unfortunately, I couldn't make it to the GNPS plant sale last weekend otherwise I would be all set already! I would love to try to grow the St. John's wort from seed if you have some to spare.Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-25296278184755517812013-09-18T07:08:30.047-04:002013-09-18T07:08:30.047-04:00Thanks Donna! We do have an irrigation system howe...Thanks Donna! We do have an irrigation system however, drought tolerant plants would still be a good consideration. We prefer not to supplement water unless absolutely necessary. In fact we haven't used it at all this year. The unusual weather patterns this year really has me wondering what kind of winter we will have this year. I'm thinking it might be extra cold down here.Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-17990525099951341752013-09-17T20:08:02.877-04:002013-09-17T20:08:02.877-04:00I love your home and look forward to your garden d...I love your home and look forward to your garden designs. Glad to see there are a few great suggestions for your GA garden Karin. I bet those plant sales will be amazing!<br /><br />Thanks so much for joining in the celebration and all your support!!Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-25115543058894558102013-09-17T13:57:03.168-04:002013-09-17T13:57:03.168-04:00A good full sun perennial that is evergreen is Hyp...A good full sun perennial that is evergreen is Hypericum densiflorum. It also has gorgeous bark. Species is nice but there are a few cultivars out there. I could send you some seed. Nice full sun shrub that is mostly evergreen is Viburnum obovatum,there are some compact cultivars available. A very nice small tree/large shrub that is not evergreen would be Viburnum prunifolium or V. rufidulum. Ellen Honeycutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063791602271573091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-32313045467963460962013-09-17T12:22:41.614-04:002013-09-17T12:22:41.614-04:00Hi Karin. You have done a wonderful job redesignin...Hi Karin. You have done a wonderful job redesigning your front entry. You have a lot to think about over winter and that will be a great time to think to spring. On that slope, you might make sure you look at drought tolerant plants, or will you have irrigation to allow planting anything you choose? I agree about fall being a welcomed season. Here, it still is summer, but that could change quickly. The extended forecast says no yet, but WNY one can never rely on forecasts. 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