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juanital
16 years ago
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Comments (3)Yikes, I did this backward! If I had been observant enough to see this post first, I would have answered your palm tree post differently. Both palms and citrus dying means something is drastically wrong in the garden. My first suspect would be a failed irrigation system, though that normally does far more damage in the summer. If the irrigation system checks out, see what chemicals you or a neighbor have sprayed recently. Some "weed killers" kill far more than just the weeds, and can spread underground with heavy watering--the recent big rain qualifies. That may also happen by spreading gravel groundcover that has been "treated for weeds" with the wrong chemicals. Rarer possibilities include major gas leaks (I hope not!), excess gaseous chlorine applied to the pool, or certain other weed killers sprayed on a windy day. I hope we can track down the culprit! Kevin : /...See MoreI need help from the experts.
Comments (17)Tammy, You won't get it the way you want it to look the first year. After this year, you will see how things grow, how they look together, how the spacing works, and make changes. In year two, it will be much better. But then, you have to think about rotating the third year! It never ends, but ENJOY it. But definitely plan on pulling out the peas in May and replacing with either cukes or pole beans. It works out perfectly. And find shady places if you want the chance to have salad greens almost all summer. I tuck mine under the tomatoes and underneath my A-frames on which my cukes and beans are planted. That gets me through until fall planting. Carrots also like it under the tomatoes and I like the way the lacy foliage hides the bare tomato stalks close to the ground. You'll find ways to tuck plants into your spaces to make more room and get the look you want. Marcy...See MoreAdvice needed for planning a hosta bed
Comments (9)The area I have to work with is not big. Not even large, the area is defined by the meeting of our house and garage with a concrete walk on the third side forming a triangle. I live in an urban area, so space is limited. Now, you all have me thinking...If I put all those hosta together on the same space it wouldn't leave any room for more plants once mature. And that would be both boring and messy, especially if the plantaginea come back and I try to cram them in there too. I moved my Sum and Substance to the middle of the bed last summer, so it will be a centerpiece *hopefully* whatever I end up doing. Back to the drawing board! Thanks for all the great thought-provoking questions :) I will try to remember to post a picture tomorrow. So, this is how it starts......See MoreIs this a Monochromatic Mess? My goal is Transitional decor
Comments (72)Your room is attractive and I find the monochromatic look calm and sophisticated. Much better without the knickknacks. I don't think it looks impersonal at all. As it is, the wing chair is not part of the conversation area in the room, and to my eye it makes the room look a bit awkward or even unfriendly since no-one would choose to sit there. I suggest that you switch the side table to the fireplace side of the wing chair, and pull the wing chair as close to the sofa as you can without blocking the traffic path. It will be closer to the fireplace which is also good - it should look like an inviting chair to read a book at the fireside on a chilly day. Don't try to center it in the nook - I'd put a plant in the nook. For the same reason, move the love seat closer to the fireplace by a foot or so. I like the burgundy color but whatever color you choose, it needs to be repeated to look intentional. Maybe a burgundy and cream print on the pillows instead of the solid color, to avoid the spotty look. And a burgundy throw over the sofa or love seat and/or a cream throw over the back of the wing chair. Your pillows look firm and uninviting. Replace them with ones a bit larger, and with softer filling such as down or feather/down. Given the satiny texture of your sofa, velvet or velour pillow covers would look good as a contrast and to add a soft touch....See Morejuanital
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