tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post8722686316799275984..comments2024-03-07T10:19:52.810-05:00Comments on Pam's English Cottage Garden: Who Said Shrubs Are Boring?Pam's English Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-23822044327135836212011-05-29T23:57:18.114-04:002011-05-29T23:57:18.114-04:00I find that the gardens I see that are the most be...I find that the gardens I see that are the most beautiful to me effectively use shrubs. They have it all, size, ease, color, and tend to mix well with others.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524574998937986323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-7991708470985111432011-05-29T22:38:26.150-04:002011-05-29T22:38:26.150-04:00I really enjoyed my walk today Pam. Your garden i...I really enjoyed my walk today Pam. Your garden is lovely and the shrubs are not at all boring. I'm envious of your woodland walk!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09993407315693699146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-24217935085493553512011-05-28T22:04:44.458-04:002011-05-28T22:04:44.458-04:00Hello Pam! I was sent over by Carolyn from C.'...Hello Pam! I was sent over by Carolyn from C.'s Shade Gardens. She recommended you as a fellow PA gardener. <br /><br />I garden in western PA. Gardening is much "bigger" in the eastern side of the state. Luckily, my sister lives in Kennett Square, home to Longwood Gardens, so I have enjoyed a few visits there. <br /><br />I think shrubs are an essential part of the mixed garden (boarder seems rather confining to me). Though since their season is short, I suppose it takes a bit more thought to work them into succession. I have read Sydney Eddison's articles and I think she has found a great way to make her garden grow with her. <br /><br />I just featured Sweetshrub in my wild flower post this week. <br /><br />Looking forward to reading more about your wonderful English garden this season.<br />JulieWife, Mother, Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601987822088200476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-45259357861895976222011-05-28T10:36:03.076-04:002011-05-28T10:36:03.076-04:00I learned kinda late about shrubs, so I had to add...I learned kinda late about shrubs, so I had to add them in after a bunch of other things were already growing, sort of like carpeting a room full of furniture. Every spring I am thankful for their almost careless performances and the structure they add. Love the vertical ones-- such good advice. Great post. Would like an image of your historic house sometime...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-82041672339581539762011-05-27T23:23:52.467-04:002011-05-27T23:23:52.467-04:00You are so right Pam about the shrubs, they are no...You are so right Pam about the shrubs, they are not only low-maintenance but add texture to the garden as well..I love your choices, You have done a lovely job..Thanks for sharing.Vetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904220037223028054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-8718937845206025942011-05-27T11:15:32.778-04:002011-05-27T11:15:32.778-04:00Pam, I just loved this post! It's so inspirat...Pam, I just loved this post! It's so inspirational for me to see other plants I can add to the gardens that don't require as much maintenance as we age. Small trees and shrubs have just piqued my interest lately, along with the dwarf conifers. Since we're trying to downsize, this is a wonderful post full of ideas, thank you!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-60240011049307022062011-05-27T10:00:44.666-04:002011-05-27T10:00:44.666-04:00Pam, your garden is so lovely with various garden ...Pam, your garden is so lovely with various garden rooms to visit. As you walked us through each room, I could see, smell, and touch the various plantings...so nice.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-9053037026506256182011-05-27T02:15:35.518-04:002011-05-27T02:15:35.518-04:00No one could say shrubs are boring after seeing th...No one could say shrubs are boring after seeing the array of forms in your garden, Pam. I need more of them as the garden lacks what yours has, - structure and anchor points. Last week I nearly bought a Spirea bridal veil and now I wish I had. Caryopteris on my shopping list too. Loved the tour and felt I was walking right alonside you, especially past the bluebells and into the woodland garden. <br />Laura xLaura Bloomsburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163589497828975276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-33847920435148767832011-05-26T23:41:03.353-04:002011-05-26T23:41:03.353-04:00I'll have to go on a shrub walk sometime soon ...I'll have to go on a shrub walk sometime soon also! I added caryopteris to my butterfly garden last year and I agree,--I loved seeing the color in the late summer when everything else had finished its blooming. Thanks for the tour of your gardens!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04446274738954245807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-90608606874048045592011-05-26T22:48:01.965-04:002011-05-26T22:48:01.965-04:00I love shrubs and yours are beautiful--I can't...I love shrubs and yours are beautiful--I can't imagine a gardener thinking shrubs are boring--but what I really want is your indigo buntings. They would just have to fly a little south to get here. Could you give them directions?Carolyn @ Carolyn's Shade Gardenshttp://carolynsshadegardens.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-19067592920499238992011-05-26T16:02:02.783-04:002011-05-26T16:02:02.783-04:00Your bluebells are coming on! I can't live wit...Your bluebells are coming on! I can't live without bulbs, but the structure of my garden is shrubs and small trees. There is something comforting about plants that are scaled to people size. Enfolding you as you walk along the path.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-56382692002866452582011-05-26T12:19:18.348-04:002011-05-26T12:19:18.348-04:00Hi Pam,
So beautiful, there's so much going o...Hi Pam,<br /><br />So beautiful, there's so much going on there!<br /><br />I hope things are catching up in your garden after the long winter :)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640322232670777125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-55629022376177356542011-05-26T11:29:32.407-04:002011-05-26T11:29:32.407-04:00I loved my walk through your shrubs this morning,P...I loved my walk through your shrubs this morning,Pam. I think you've set everyone straight now. I personally love the structure that shrubs bring to a garden and the beautiful blooms!Carolyn ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/05722229442110193733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-11560732802035268432011-05-26T09:29:16.720-04:002011-05-26T09:29:16.720-04:00Well sure, you can make anything look great in a g...Well sure, you can make anything look great in a garden. Wow.Lori Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775116608698555225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-64159879912909340532011-05-26T08:54:36.006-04:002011-05-26T08:54:36.006-04:00Dear Diane, It is best to prune mock orange immedi...Dear Diane, It is best to prune mock orange immediately after flowering. However, pruning mock orange in early spring, before growth begins, will force the stored carbohydrates from the previous season into the surging new growth. You won’t have flowers for a year, but you will have a handsome shrub. If flowering is an absolute necessity in your life, then allow what is there to flower. You can prune the canes back to the ground immediately after flowering. I hope this helps. P. xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-3714612699657372432011-05-26T08:45:08.438-04:002011-05-26T08:45:08.438-04:00I use a lot of shrubs, and do think they are much ...I use a lot of shrubs, and do think they are much less maintenance than perennials. Great choices. I have never seen anything like those indigo buntings! How colorful! Thanks for a great post.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-63773543062905735482011-05-26T08:40:58.259-04:002011-05-26T08:40:58.259-04:00Very pretty, Pam--the Carolina allspice sounds lov...Very pretty, Pam--the Carolina allspice sounds lovely and the indigo buntings are gorgeous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-80588245303780585882011-05-26T08:06:05.515-04:002011-05-26T08:06:05.515-04:00Pam, the walk was very enjoyable! Your shrubs are...Pam, the walk was very enjoyable! Your shrubs are lovely. I especially love that little walkway over the English bluebells. <br /><br />I'm pretty new to shrubs and planted some last spring. I didn't do any trimming in the fall and one of them has some branches that don't have any leaves coming out. I guess I should just cut them off above a leaf node? The one I'm talking about is a mock orange. What do you think? <br /><br />DianeDiane at My Cottage Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17855098457081134408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-67278457652527833022011-05-26T06:07:35.891-04:002011-05-26T06:07:35.891-04:00I love shrubs! They are low maintenence and add h...I love shrubs! They are low maintenence and add height to my garden. I also like the red barberry even though it is considered invasive. If trimmed ocasionally I find it a colorful addition (very thorny).<br /> Pam, the articles are very informative. Keep them coming!Pat Musselmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-17993956421414784332011-05-26T05:25:22.474-04:002011-05-26T05:25:22.474-04:00Pam, great shrub choices. I love caryopteris and v...Pam, great shrub choices. I love caryopteris and viburnum. My yard has many shrubs for structure and flowering. I am glad you gave shrubs the nod of approval. Invasive, yes, but honeysuckle and that fragrance... thank you for the tour of your garden today. The buntings are a pretty bird, one I rarely ever see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608010804192268779.post-55142709288893187242011-05-26T04:31:13.235-04:002011-05-26T04:31:13.235-04:00The bridal veil spiraea is so pretty. I don't ...The bridal veil spiraea is so pretty. I don't think shrubs are boring at all. I love to see the different birds visiting your garden, they're so colourful compared to those we have in our gardens.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com