tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624649637319435773.post1200273117576735519..comments2022-01-21T20:55:39.462-05:00Comments on A Native Backyard: March MadnessDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14531776890396557061noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624649637319435773.post-50698514221850216342013-04-02T19:59:57.968-04:002013-04-02T19:59:57.968-04:00I wouldn't have expected wild bergamot to do w...I wouldn't have expected wild bergamot to do well in the shade, but that might be a nice addition--actually, I think I have seen Monarda didyma (beebalm) growing in a woodland setting. I'll look into harebell as well.<br /><br />I definitely want to grow Phlox divaricata there and in the other woodland setting. I'll have to purchase some...thanks for letting me know about taking cuttings...I'll definitely look into that!<br /><br />I'll look forward to your posted photos. :) I hope the snow melts quickly and you soon have a blanket of blooming phlox. Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14531776890396557061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624649637319435773.post-52826674607672821632013-04-02T02:38:54.898-04:002013-04-02T02:38:54.898-04:00Woodland areas can be difficult to establish from ...Woodland areas can be difficult to establish from seed because of the leaf litter, but I have had some decent results in the past. Transplants do work better, but it is a lot of work. I posted a blog a while ago about the steep shady slope I constructed and planted last year if you're in need of some inspiration on how well some species grow in shade. Wild Bergamot is surprisingly shade tolerant and it's a prolific seeder to boot. I was also pleased to find out that Harebell grew well in the shade.<br /><br />Do you grow any Wild Blue Phlox? I could see them doing well in this spot too and they are easy to propagate from cuttings. When I used to work at a native plant nursery I grew thousands from cuttings. I'll be posting some pictures of mine once there isn't a pile of snow covering them... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15742158041464970078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624649637319435773.post-54754905529222880272013-04-01T13:16:03.332-04:002013-04-01T13:16:03.332-04:00"Are you going to attempt seeding the wildflo..."Are you going to attempt seeding the wildflowers in or using transplants?"<br /><br />I forgot to answer this. <br /><br />With the woodland wildflowers, I plan transplants/divisions of what I already have...and to purchase potted ones from native plant sales/nurseries. I think the competition right now, would make establishing them from seeds difficult at present. Hmm...I'm not sure why, but I've never considered growing them from seeds!<br /><br />The meadow wildflowers, however, I do plan to grow mostly from seeds--not sure when THAT project will be ready!<br /><br />(I take that back, I have collected and planted columbine and will try bloodroot again this year I know they can't be stored...but, I didn't think to protect them from critters last year.)Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14531776890396557061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624649637319435773.post-40809993931619672282013-04-01T13:10:07.933-04:002013-04-01T13:10:07.933-04:00Nicholas,
I am actually a bit wary of adding the ...Nicholas,<br /><br />I am actually a bit wary of adding the black locust there. There are some several on the wooded hillside between my neighbor and me...and another small stand out along the road. The ones I planned to add were the few seedlings I've started finding in the yard. My goal was to have some fast shade, then once other species have established, to girdle them so they become snags. Now I'm not so sure.<br /><br />I did remove on from the site of my future pond, cut it back severely, and moved it to the woodland section. I'm not sure if it will live...but I know I don't want it where it was.<br /><br />I think they can be picturesque trees when grown out in the open and they do (I think) provide nectar for hummingbirds, but they are not something I would have purposely added, had they not already been on the property.<br /><br />Hmm...what to do now?Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14531776890396557061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624649637319435773.post-7373822377146078502013-03-31T22:16:35.020-04:002013-03-31T22:16:35.020-04:00Great to hear you are finding inspiration now that...Great to hear you are finding inspiration now that the season is changing. It sounds like you have a great plan to make it all happen too and I can't wait to see pictures of the progress/finished project.<br /><br />I did notice you want to plant black locust. Although they flower and have some winter interest I would avoid planting them. They spread way too quickly, are hard to kill, are covered in thorns, and kill neighboring plants. Two side of my property are bordered by black locust and I'd be more than happy to share pictures of how fast they can screw up a landscape.<br /><br />Every other species sounds great though, especially the oaks!<br /><br />Are you going to attempt seeding the wildflowers in or using transplants?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15742158041464970078noreply@blogger.com