Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2019 Well this year it took a lot longer than normal. Usually I have the backyard bonsai garden all cleaned up and in shape by late April, but with my Sister spending two months in ICU and then passing 3 weeks ago, things this spring were just so out of sorts I had not had a chance to get to doing the work. Then with what seemed like rain every day for the past 3 weeks that didn't help either. Finally got some nice weather now and got out and started working on the garden Friday. Took about 3 days worth of work, pulling tons of weeds and getting everything back i shape, but it's finally back to how I like it and can enjoy it again for the summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2019 Beautiful, again. Envious of the variety of plants and the time you have to dedicate to your garden and your trees. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave G. 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2019 Looks great, I feel like heading out there and grilling up some ribs or something, heck even a hot dog would do ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meeshka 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2019 Ponds are great water features. Unfortunately I had to change mine around to a pondless waterfall feature. When I had the pond a going some little critter would drown weekly, so now it only runs with water when I am around and generally entertaining. Your back yard bonsi garden looks fabolous and you must be some proud! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC59 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2019 Magical Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2019 Nature is amazing. When you look back at your earlier photos it's hard to believe it looks so established in such a short space of time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2019 Yeah it really is well established now. The hosta keeps getting bigger and bigger with each year. I have one in the front yard that is just HUGE. I think it was mismarked because when I bought it 6 yrs ago it was just tagged Blue Angle hosta, and was in a small 6" pot. Now its about 6ft in diameter and over 3ft tall lol. I believe it is probably a mammoth hosta and just tagged wrong. I'll have to show a pic of that one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2019 Love hostas but unfortunately in our climate so do slugs. I've found some diatomaceous earth around the base helps. Not good if the bees find it though. Been out today with the kids and instead of fish we came back with some tadpoles to start our pond off and hopefully encourage some natural pest control. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2019 Take a pie pan and put about 1/2" -1" of beer in it. The slugs will go to it and die. I've had a few years in the past where I had slug probs and that always worked great for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buenavides 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2019 It seems like you had so much fun redesigning your garden. It look so nice and lively. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2019 Take a pie pan and put about 1/2" -1" of beer in it. The slugs will go to it and die. I've had a few years in the past where I had slug probs and that always worked great for me. This !!! Works very well. Be sure to dump and refill it well before it gets "full", though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2019 Yeah, not so good with a dog though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2019 Maybe take him to a few AA meetings before hand? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2019 Here's the big blue hosta I mentioned I have along my driveway. 2L bottle for size comparison. This thing just keeps growing every year. It's over 3ft tall and 5ft wide. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2019 Does it die back each Winter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites