Landscaping

[pequa1]

 

[wader]

little confused by this article - specifically the fact that it spreads - I've had them on two properties for at least the last 20 years I've never seen them multiply

Has anyone else?

You Should Never, Ever Plant A Butterfly Bush In Your Yard

They actually do more harm than good.

www.yahoo.com

 

[pequa1]

Not me. I planted milkweed for the first time this April, seeds from my buddy. Only around two feet tall, no flowers yet, but from what I have read my mums, black eyed susans and other flowers attract the monarchs just as well, and they will lay eggs on the milkweed, flowers on them or not.

 

[Chevy1]

Not really landscaping but hardscaping no need for another threadNot really landscaping but hardscaping no reason to start a new thread

 

[Roccus7]

any good deer repellents to stop them critters from eating flowers and stuff???

Get the concentrate, works GREAT, but smells really bad...

 

[pequa1]

Can you apply for a nuisance permit? venison, healthier than any cow meat.

 

[wader]

View attachment 22503Not really landscaping but hardscaping no need for another threadNot really landscaping but hardscaping no reason to start a new thread View attachment 22504View attachment 22505

looking good Mike

 

[BennyV]

little confused by this article - specifically the fact that it spreads - I've had them on two properties for at least the last 20 years I've never seen them multiply

Has anyone else?

You Should Never, Ever Plant A Butterfly Bush In Your Yard

They actually do more harm than good.

www.yahoo.com

They don’t spread. They grow larger. Typical article Yahoo would post.

 

[wader]

They don’t spread. They grow larger. Typical article Yahoo would post.

funny thing - I mentioned this to two of brothers & they both said that yes - they've have them propagate

 

[Chevy1]

Ended up with extra RCA , which I’ll spread on the side driveway. Started spreading the sand but dinner canceled any further work today I’m stuffed

 

[Chevy1]

 

[Chevy1]

I don’t know why it posted the same picture three times ?

 

[Capt13]

I give you a lot of credit working in this heat. You are one tough bastard !!

 

[Chevy1]

Almost done moving and spreading the RCA ?

before and now

 

[wader]

anyone have or familar with Giant Hyssop?

Sucker has gotten huge & I'm thinking of severely pruning it. I've read what I can find which does recommend frequent pruning but I want to take it down to like 18 to 24 inches above the ground. I cut it down lower last Fall after the frost took it out. Pretty much right to the ground.

I've found a lot of information regarding pruning but nothing to tell me if I can cut it back to the height I want to this time of year. And will it re-bloom? It's about shoulder height to me now. I'm 5'8 - 5'9 depending on how depressed I maybe at the moment.

Just wondering if any of you amateur gardeners have done this. I don't want to kill it.

It's a great perennial & herb as well. Very fragrant. Attracts tons of butterflies & bumble bees.

 

[Chevy1]

Mowed the lawn after work today

 

[Capt13]

lookin' good !

 

[CELLFISH]

 

[CELLFISH]

 

[Chevy1]

Finally got the puzzle together. Tomorrow I have to make it level ?