tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929448677986593408.post3482614324655286583..comments2023-08-30T15:35:52.807-05:00Comments on Plano Prairie Garden: Random Thoughts in the July GardenMichael - Plano Prairie Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10288991916201553454noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929448677986593408.post-37827210448048133442015-08-29T09:48:12.395-05:002015-08-29T09:48:12.395-05:00Greggo, my little bluestem has done better this ye...Greggo, my little bluestem has done better this year than in the last several. I may even try dividing some of the plants next spring. Yes, the unwanted plants always find a way into the garden. Happy gardening in Kansas.Michael - Plano Prairie Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288991916201553454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929448677986593408.post-4626207692317405102015-08-29T09:45:47.701-05:002015-08-29T09:45:47.701-05:00Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, Rebe...Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, Rebecca. Another factor that keeps me out of the garden would be the mosquitoes. So many reasons to stay inside these days.Michael - Plano Prairie Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288991916201553454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929448677986593408.post-4814577663802618652015-08-22T11:31:31.563-05:002015-08-22T11:31:31.563-05:00i see where the bluestem likes your wet weather fo...i see where the bluestem likes your wet weather following by dry. My horsetail reed has flopped much to my chagrin, it has east exposure so it seldom burns. Isn't it funny that so many noxious plants move into the garden unintentionally from different methods.Greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01477332422559225832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929448677986593408.post-78787370582959052942015-08-08T10:18:19.753-05:002015-08-08T10:18:19.753-05:00I know what you mean - spring rains kept me out of...I know what you mean - spring rains kept me out of the garden and from tackling my garden to-do list, and now it is too hot to do much in the garden with the couple hours we get early in the morning or right before the sun goes down. My gardens definitely need some TLC, and a little rain would be nice too. The new garden art is really beautiful and interesting looking - good luck finding the right home for it (and if not, have fun moving it around the garden to find the best place).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215678221173950533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929448677986593408.post-78231063926847144672015-07-29T22:56:43.787-05:002015-07-29T22:56:43.787-05:00TexasDeb, it is funny you mention pathways. For th...TexasDeb, it is funny you mention pathways. For the last year or so, I have been thinking I needed to add one to the main section of the front garden to break it up a little and because I would like an easy access into the middle of the garden. The only problem is that adding a pathway would require removing or moving some plants; not to mention the labor of putting in a pathway. Michael - Plano Prairie Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288991916201553454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929448677986593408.post-2444505373807509512015-07-29T22:53:08.647-05:002015-07-29T22:53:08.647-05:00Hi Linda. I guess the good thing about going dry a...Hi Linda. I guess the good thing about going dry again is that the plants stopped growing and I can catch up on maintenance when it is not too hot. Michael - Plano Prairie Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288991916201553454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929448677986593408.post-73394647338940750012015-07-25T09:35:51.896-05:002015-07-25T09:35:51.896-05:00I'm with Linda - I was in exactly that frame o...I'm with Linda - I was in exactly that frame of mind until after I got the paths weeded out back. Then I began to fall back in love (just a little) with everything again, overgrown mess or no.<br /><br />I've noticed where I have large swaths of natives out front (somewhat similar to your set up) things are more often feeling a little out of control than in the back where the natives are divided up into beds surrounded by paths. In the back at least I can clear one bed and focus on that as my reward. I find that helps keep me moving on to new areas that still need pruning and thinning out. I think I'm more likely to attempt to work in the back because of the smaller, more well defined areas. I need to do more work out front to give those large sweeps some feeling of organization. Or, something! <br /><br />For now I'm content to take out most of the "gone to seed" stalks to harvest seed stock for next season, leaving a few for the birds of course. So long as the majority of the plants aren't browned out I can tolerate a few.<br /><br />It has gotten so hot and dry now even the mosquitoes are easing off. I think all our gardens are going to require a lot of extra work this fall - I hope the weather cooperates! Looking forward to seeing how all our spaces respond to cooler weather when it returns, especially yours!TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929448677986593408.post-41646146637209772422015-07-21T13:04:54.295-05:002015-07-21T13:04:54.295-05:00Hi, Michael! Wow, you read my mind on this post! I...Hi, Michael! Wow, you read my mind on this post! I feel just as you do. Death by drowning followed by drought. Crazy growth that needs tending, crazy plants that gotta go, and dead plants---silvers especially, but don't dare replace now. Sigh. Still, your lessons and ideas great for us all. And I do hope that Mama mallard comes back. . . Linda Lehmusvirtahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01627888989903582881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929448677986593408.post-18909413403729067192015-07-20T20:45:39.899-05:002015-07-20T20:45:39.899-05:00That is a good idea, Sheryl, but too much work. No...That is a good idea, Sheryl, but too much work. Now, if somebody wanted to pull them up and take them home, I would be OK with that.Michael - Plano Prairie Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288991916201553454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929448677986593408.post-30552373018968643942015-07-18T08:00:47.193-05:002015-07-18T08:00:47.193-05:00Pot up the little Mexican feather grasses and shar...Pot up the little Mexican feather grasses and share! :-) Sheryl Smith-Rodgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04707017321692698815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929448677986593408.post-78358276436151957362015-07-17T19:37:02.671-05:002015-07-17T19:37:02.671-05:00Thanks Misti, You have your hands full with the li...Thanks Misti, You have your hands full with the little one now, so its understandable how the garden can get away from you. <br /><br />Nope, that is not a rock rose. That's what happens when you write when you are sleepy and don't proof very well. That is a rock penstemon and not a rock rose. I did not even notice. Thanks for letting me know.Michael - Plano Prairie Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288991916201553454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929448677986593408.post-6572163017686720172015-07-17T19:30:54.951-05:002015-07-17T19:30:54.951-05:00Thanks Talya. I think gardening can be a challenge...Thanks Talya. I think gardening can be a challenge just about any where in Texas. Oddly, my challenge this year is that plants grew too well.Michael - Plano Prairie Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288991916201553454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929448677986593408.post-58798999739675502952015-07-17T08:09:57.674-05:002015-07-17T08:09:57.674-05:00It still looks lovely! I was on top of my flower g...It still looks lovely! I was on top of my flower garden in early June but now it is back on top of me. Oh well. <br /><br />The 'rock rose'---is that not penstemon?Mistihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15152831329347482311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929448677986593408.post-35690036953409423172015-07-17T07:38:55.508-05:002015-07-17T07:38:55.508-05:00I love your garden. I know gardening in Plano is a...I love your garden. I know gardening in Plano is a challenge! My sister lives there and I just recently moved from Dallas...Grace Grits and Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960487975588091603noreply@blogger.com