tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post7391951374870628740..comments2024-01-01T10:44:12.727-06:00Comments on The Whimsical Gardener: Before & After: Front Bed One Year LaterCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03872899189875117518noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-10317216836305589582012-05-02T14:15:55.558-05:002012-05-02T14:15:55.558-05:00How beautiful! A welcoming garden indeed! I love...How beautiful! A welcoming garden indeed! I love your Japanese maple. In my Michigan landscaping I planted 4 of them, 2 of which are weeping. Your cosmos are lovely too. Mine are coming back from the few I planted last spring. Thai basil is wonderful too! I buy a Thai basil every year. It's great to add to a homemade cauliflower, potato and spinach curry. I love your swing too :) Next time I'm in Austin, I just might stop by! (not unannounced of course ;-)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293853685174685134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-47852053092742073962012-05-02T00:56:48.780-05:002012-05-02T00:56:48.780-05:00I love before-and-after series, especially ones th...I love before-and-after series, especially ones that have such a pretty "after" result. I love your new patio and inviting swing garden. Great job!Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-60510914014799407442012-05-01T12:23:56.335-05:002012-05-01T12:23:56.335-05:00Cat, I just LOVE what you did with that entire are...Cat, I just LOVE what you did with that entire area! And I love the swing painted black as well. I hope the neighbors are dropping by to chat!<br /><br />I am especially in awe of the terra cotta pot! I have a broken pot that I adore... I think I just found a new way to "use" it!Cathy and Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11985161421939096681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-54395515263763088242012-05-01T10:33:13.419-05:002012-05-01T10:33:13.419-05:00Cat - I LOVE the way you extended the patio in fro...Cat - I LOVE the way you extended the patio in front of the swing. Gave me an idea for a problem area in my yard. Also love the japanese maple. I just bought 3 japanese maples and still have them in large pots to see where they are happiest in my yard during the 'death star' summer.ChrisGhttp://runninggardener.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-24619023940555226192012-05-01T07:56:01.471-05:002012-05-01T07:56:01.471-05:00I though you might be in Texas. Don't know if...I though you might be in Texas. Don't know if it was your choice of plants or your rain gauge, but I thought you might be. Kudos for taking out those shrubs. I'm just not a shrub type of person, and I like to see them exchange places with plants that have personality! Love that you used Cat's Whiskers -- aren't they fun ! Before our first freeze last year I took cuttings for these just in case I lost it. They are easy to root if you'd like to make more for your beds. Also wanted to invite you to the plant swap we hold each spring and fall if you are interested. Please email me if you'd like more information. <br /><br />soriano471@sbcglobal.netPattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14980646848805011625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-88679235865932055152012-05-01T05:25:41.045-05:002012-05-01T05:25:41.045-05:00You've really turned this area around into a w...You've really turned this area around into a welcoming lovely space! I love the cat whiskers against the maple and your use of grasses. Its lovely Cat!Christine @ The Gardening Bloghttp://www.thegardeningblog.co.za/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-21709735094371076152012-05-01T04:12:02.773-05:002012-05-01T04:12:02.773-05:00I remember when you posted about the change and it...I remember when you posted about the change and it has become more beautiful....I love how the curves work together and do invite you in....just gorgeous...can't wait to see it as it grows more!Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-66438415346222298882012-04-30T22:44:35.057-05:002012-04-30T22:44:35.057-05:00Glad to see how it all works together in that spac...Glad to see how it all works together in that space. Not only does it make sense, but you help me appreciate something different! You remind me to visit two gardens I designed on the TX border I haven't seen in 2 years...much different than here in the desert.<br /><br />The way that wall encloses, and the ferns growing out of it, is so appealing!Desert Dwellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952727692048782529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-34816661607644451132012-04-30T21:37:10.183-05:002012-04-30T21:37:10.183-05:00Gorgeous! Seems more open and inviting. I really l...Gorgeous! Seems more open and inviting. I really like the use of colors and textures. Love that Japanese Maple.Steph@RamblingWrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747425786972900993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-61651021697314845202012-04-30T20:18:43.948-05:002012-04-30T20:18:43.948-05:00I love it!! I love the wall. It's very hug-lik...I love it!! I love the wall. It's very hug-like and encompassing. Taking out the shrubs was a great idea. What a lush spot that will be this summer. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-65888567479822096382012-04-30T19:53:21.557-05:002012-04-30T19:53:21.557-05:00It's a lovely combination of plants, Cat! And...It's a lovely combination of plants, Cat! And the hardscaping is awesome, too. That's such an interesting color for Cosmos--very nice!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-82285793667520435072012-04-30T17:39:03.325-05:002012-04-30T17:39:03.325-05:00The cat's whiskers are so pretty! What a love...The cat's whiskers are so pretty! What a lovely area. I love the patio with the Japanese maple next to it. The garden will look so great when everything fills in!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-56947562579520668382012-04-30T17:19:23.231-05:002012-04-30T17:19:23.231-05:00That looks so much prettier and more inviting. Th...That looks so much prettier and more inviting. The butterflies and birds will enjoy your new bed too.<br /><br />I lost my Cat's Whiskers to an early frost last fall. I was surprised, but I think the sudden drop was too much for it.Shirley/Rock-Oak-Deerhttp://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-45959525157893877262012-04-30T13:02:57.484-05:002012-04-30T13:02:57.484-05:00Beautiful garden. Just got a cat's whiskers on...Beautiful garden. Just got a cat's whiskers on Saturday, so I really appreciate seeing your lovely specimen.Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07430849998788960134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-13253806504507843452012-04-30T10:12:41.172-05:002012-04-30T10:12:41.172-05:00I think we have the exact same Japanese Maple!! M...I think we have the exact same Japanese Maple!! Mine's 'Crimson Queen'.NotSoAngryRedHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483848154656500575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-5862490869559531562012-04-30T10:11:52.323-05:002012-04-30T10:11:52.323-05:00I have several Texas Sage bushes that need to be r...I have several Texas Sage bushes that need to be removed so I can use the bed they're in. It's so much work and I've put it off until the fall. Before and after are always fun to see. You did a really good job. Enjoy!Robertahttp://www.mulish.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-56827312551092852892012-04-30T09:59:49.453-05:002012-04-30T09:59:49.453-05:00Thanks, Linda. No, no deer here. Rabbits are somet...Thanks, Linda. No, no deer here. Rabbits are sometimes a problem. Especially when it's so dry. I've enjoyed watching the changes you've made to your garden too. It does feel good.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03872899189875117518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-23481386207639231982012-04-30T09:25:16.089-05:002012-04-30T09:25:16.089-05:00We've been pulling out and starting over here,...We've been pulling out and starting over here, ever since we got here.<br />It feels good, when it works.<br /><br />Yours looks like it will work just fine. Very colorful and inviting.<br /><br />I'm guessing you don't have a deer problem in that part of your yard.Linda/patchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639872362919575736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-18160922465777374782012-04-30T07:39:09.828-05:002012-04-30T07:39:09.828-05:00it looks beautiful.it looks beautiful.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-240891598525849942012-04-30T07:25:10.899-05:002012-04-30T07:25:10.899-05:00Fabulous transformation! I really like the new pla...Fabulous transformation! I really like the new plant choices and it compliments the space so much better than the shrubbery. I like all the thought you put into choosing plants for the pollinators. Looks great Cat!Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-70246432322753159152012-04-30T07:24:29.718-05:002012-04-30T07:24:29.718-05:00Love that cat whiskers/Japanese maple combo, too! ...Love that cat whiskers/Japanese maple combo, too! Really wonderful plant selection and planning, and I can't wait to see your shots as it fills in.Amy Farrierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308018161028455017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-84363114833341501902012-04-30T07:08:52.230-05:002012-04-30T07:08:52.230-05:00I really enjoy seeing gardens develop, and your be...I really enjoy seeing gardens develop, and your before and after shots, along with the detailed descriptions, are a treat. It looks nice in its young stage, but how beautiful it will be soon when it all fills in!Laurriehttp://laurries.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-62416463302443551692012-04-30T06:40:56.072-05:002012-04-30T06:40:56.072-05:00Beautiful transformation. Sometimes it is really g...Beautiful transformation. Sometimes it is really good to pull it all out and start again. Nice job.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-63320056133508186532012-04-30T03:46:20.012-05:002012-04-30T03:46:20.012-05:00Beautiful looking house and garden... and cosmos a...Beautiful looking house and garden... and cosmos already? Mine has yet to even germinate. hahahaaa... the 'ever-slow' me...Lrong Limhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071380270069499888noreply@blogger.com