So, when no rain came, true to my promise, I began pulling. It was refreshing to be out there with clear air and blue skies. A change from those sticky, humid mornings.
I removed most of the bluebonnets, much to the relief of the plants growing beneath and, at 10:30 am left for the day. Who could imagine that pulling out so many plants would make me feel a whole lot better about my garden. It did. I feel as though I have gained back control. I can see the rocks again!
It was such a pretty evening that I couldn't resist getting out with the camera.
Now I just have to decide whether to let this pokeweed to continue growing.
So serene.
ReplyDeleteWhy is it every time I pull out the poke weed it comes right back. (I know the answer but I still like to ask), anyway I pulled mine yesterday.
That does look better. As much as I love Bluebonnets, I would not want them smothering my perennials. I wish they would smother the weeds that grow among them. I will collect the seeds and sow them along the fence in the fall.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty before. Gorgeous after.
ReplyDeleteI must say, it does look better. You still have LOTS of things blooming.
ReplyDeleteAs much as I love bluebonnets, I can see it really does look better now. You are ever the inspiration to me! I would like to award you with the Liebster Blog award. Should you choose to accept, you can find out more about the award on my blog here: http://jaynescountrygarden.blogspot.com/2012/04/leibster-blog-award.html
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, with or without bluebonnets! Hey, I'm headed to Austin tomorrow & would love to bring you some Crocosmia/Montbretia. E-mail me!
ReplyDeleteI think the first time I read you blog, perhaps 3 years ago, you were pulling plants then, too. I was a little aghast and had a hard time imagining that it would really make things better. But you are so right! It really does help. Maybe it's because the bones of your garden are so absolutely beautiful it's nice to see them again.
ReplyDeleteBarbara H.
A tough decision, but successful
ReplyDeleteYour garden, as always, beautiful!
What beautiful pictures you take !! I love the look of your garden. It gives me hope for my yard that has hardly no grass because of almost continual shade from huge oak trees and pines around my house. I have plenty of weeds though and so it gives a green grass effect LOL !! Will be following your blog from now on !!
ReplyDeleteI'm with the above commenters: your garden looks wonderful with or without the mass of bluebonnets, but a little breathing space is a nice thing. What a dream it must be to have morning tea or coffee in your garden!
ReplyDeleteJust say no to pokeweed!
ReplyDeleteYou are right Les. I am am going to fight it this morning.
DeleteAs others have said above, you really have a gorgeous garden, it looks as though it's bursting at the seems with flowers and wildlife.
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