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Gimmeclems
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 - 03:09 am EST : |   
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I have been busy fretting over moving a large dappled willow, severing its roots about 2 feet around and waiting for a couple of weeks 'til leaves drop for the year.
What do you think of putting a Niobe in it once it gets to its new destination? I'm thinking that the old spot (Niobe's) isn't making it too happy! Suitable host, or not?
Gimmeclems |
Gardenbug
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 10:45 am EST : |
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Why move the willow?
Gardenbug Ontario zone 4b/5b |
Gimmeclems
| | Posted on Friday, September 17, 2004 - 01:34 am EST : |
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I'm changing that area of the garden. It's too close to a much loved rose, and a pyracantha is reaching over, ready to take it over.
Do you think the Niobe will have enough support?
Gimmeclems |
Gardenbug
| | Posted on Friday, September 17, 2004 - 09:41 am EST : |
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I have never grown Niobe.
Pyracantha, however, I have removed. I was going to try my hand at espalier...but then I read about birds eating the fruits and spreading plants into prairies in an article on invasive plants.
PS: Where does Hakuree fit into your plan?
Gardenbug Ontario zone 4b/5b |
Gimmeclems
| | Posted on Friday, September 17, 2004 - 06:17 pm EST : |
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I have a new shrub line that I've been working on. It would look dandy in the middle. Large poles have been put up here and there along the line and have been topped with a birdhouse, covered with wire and then a clem (or two, sometimes) planted at the bottom. I always liked the photo Penny posted a long time ago with a "telephone" type pole (or post) put up with a birdhouse on top.
Gimmeclems |
Gimmeclems
| | Posted on Friday, September 17, 2004 - 06:21 pm EST : |
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Your comment on pyracantha gives me pause. Perhaps I should be taking that one out as well.
Gimmeclems |
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