Thank you so much for addressing my question regarding my invasive(!) saw tooth oak tree. You have given me a lot to consider. I have Basil Camu's book and have just reread the chapter on trees. I agree with you and him that this tree needs to go! I will start working on a plan to make that happen.
I really connected with the section on making intentional destinations in your yard and the idea of using regulating lines to help with design. I am certainly guilty of creating my planting beds next to the house and fence and leaving large swaths of the lawn untouched. Since I have a large yard, it has been difficult to visualize destination "rooms" but I think this will be a great way for me to really dial in to the long-term design of our space.
So glad I was helpful. Sounds as if you might enjoy Zoe and my yard design workshop. I think we’re going to do it live late summer as part of Less Lawn More Life. In the meantime, you can watch the one we did for Wild Ones at https://youtu.be/sHv2Yea57SY?si=6mE1KYuI6vbKQcPV
INTRIGUED by the ground layering technique! Thanks for the link. I have Druse's Making More Plants and recommend it, if you can find it (it's out of print).
Yes, it’s so cool. A friend and I started about 10 pots of Mimosa stringillosa (FL native) before the course and they are fully rooted after 2 weeks! I must try to find a copy of his book.
What a helpful article! I love your “two thirds for the birds” guideline - that's an excellent framework. I also really love that sculpture of Gaia. What an impressive use of an old tree. This is something for me to aspire to
PS: Thanks also for your generous shoutout for my book!
Heather,
Thank you so much for addressing my question regarding my invasive(!) saw tooth oak tree. You have given me a lot to consider. I have Basil Camu's book and have just reread the chapter on trees. I agree with you and him that this tree needs to go! I will start working on a plan to make that happen.
I really connected with the section on making intentional destinations in your yard and the idea of using regulating lines to help with design. I am certainly guilty of creating my planting beds next to the house and fence and leaving large swaths of the lawn untouched. Since I have a large yard, it has been difficult to visualize destination "rooms" but I think this will be a great way for me to really dial in to the long-term design of our space.
So glad I was helpful. Sounds as if you might enjoy Zoe and my yard design workshop. I think we’re going to do it live late summer as part of Less Lawn More Life. In the meantime, you can watch the one we did for Wild Ones at https://youtu.be/sHv2Yea57SY?si=6mE1KYuI6vbKQcPV
INTRIGUED by the ground layering technique! Thanks for the link. I have Druse's Making More Plants and recommend it, if you can find it (it's out of print).
Yes, it’s so cool. A friend and I started about 10 pots of Mimosa stringillosa (FL native) before the course and they are fully rooted after 2 weeks! I must try to find a copy of his book.
What a helpful article! I love your “two thirds for the birds” guideline - that's an excellent framework. I also really love that sculpture of Gaia. What an impressive use of an old tree. This is something for me to aspire to
PS: Thanks also for your generous shoutout for my book!
Thank you!!! Mutual admiration society here :)