tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697928356134039910.post7391654952632815518..comments2023-09-11T07:18:29.237-07:00Comments on Natural Medley: Bloomin' Garden!Jazzy Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09082508866581606775noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697928356134039910.post-62500115489828289942014-07-25T19:29:20.881-07:002014-07-25T19:29:20.881-07:00Yes, it seems we are missing the navvie to do the ...Yes, it seems we are missing the navvie to do the hard physical labour.<br />We have improved the soil no end since we pulled up all the impermeable black plastic the previous owners had, covered with bark chip. The soil stank! We have loaded truck loads of composted soil onto said garden, and it is muuuuch better! Still not where I'd like it. I think I drop the ball too often, forgetting to water, and when I turn around the silly things have died on me! :-) I would adore to show you around and get your advice. We'll have to do it vicariously, through the internet. You show me your water view every now and then, and I'll show you my garden. XO JJJazzy Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082508866581606775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697928356134039910.post-30949241170330587272014-07-25T18:58:02.386-07:002014-07-25T18:58:02.386-07:00LOL-well the people who told you nothing would gro...LOL-well the people who told you nothing would grow on your balcony in a Vancouver winter were wrong but that is of no help now. I think that what you need are shrubs and ground covers, to take up space but be low maintenance. Of course it does depend on which shrubs and ground covers you get. Have a look at what sorts of plants are used in town landscaping, They will most likely plant things that are not too high maintenance. A mix of shrubs can give you flowers, nice autumn foliage, and often interesting bark or branch shapes. I would be in heaven helping you plan a garden though I am not good for the hard physical labour part and I don't know much about gardening in your climate. I do know that the best thing you can add to clay soil is compost and composted manure. It makes a great mulch to protect plants and help with both drainage and in retaining water during hot weather and it works it's way into the clay soil over time improving it's texture and aeration. You can also dig the compost or manure into the soil for quicker results in improving texture.<br /><br />Oh I could talk your ears off about gardening!<br />xoxoShawna McComberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11296162660865309624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697928356134039910.post-13668477219294264832014-07-24T00:22:24.372-07:002014-07-24T00:22:24.372-07:00Thanks for the tour around your world. The succul...Thanks for the tour around your world. The succulents look very happy after their trip as do Blueberry and Jade. Good on you for keeping on in you challenging climate and soil. We have reaped the benefit of these wonderful photos. Your words resonate.... we can all identify with failures too!! D&M xxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697928356134039910.post-58807996655167762292014-07-21T17:10:22.022-07:002014-07-21T17:10:22.022-07:00Thanks Joni, I appreciate your comment! Would be t...Thanks Joni, I appreciate your comment! Would be terrible to put this post up and find no one else in blog land identified:-DJazzy Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082508866581606775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6697928356134039910.post-68694398316818096792014-07-21T07:58:00.129-07:002014-07-21T07:58:00.129-07:00Well I hear you on the frustration! I love the loo...Well I hear you on the frustration! I love the look of a flowering garden but I have no staying power or inspiration in the yard. I often feel like an odd ball because of it, especially when people go on and on about this plant or that plant. Your succelents look great and sound like a good idea in your climate and it sure sounds like you have a green thumb with those fish!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com