RE: Edgings

Susan:

Oh dear.  I meant to say:  What edgers look good during the bulk of the main
gardening season (daylilies, for example, can get ratty).  Of course, most
things go dormant in the winter, and I'm fine with that -- that comes with
growing perennials, after all!

But I have found that for me in Maryland, I can't grow most of the plants
that thrive in your Oregon conditions, so it probably won't help me too much
unless you would indicate those which are tough as nails.  (Others might
really find your recommendations right on point for them.)  I've learned to
take west-coast recommedations with a grain of salt.  We're just too hot and
humid.  Maybe I'm too careless a gardener, and would do better if I took
more tender care of my plants (I expect a certain toughness and indomitable
spirit from them).   

Thanks.

Devon
-----Original Message-----
From: Saxton, Susan [S*@Schwabe.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 1999 3:07 PM
To: 'perennials@mallorn.com'
Subject: RE: Edgings


The catch is "all year."  I have lots of edgers I love, but practically all
go dormant in winter.  Still want a list of those too?

Susan Saxton, zone 6b
For mine is a little old fashioned garden where the flowers come
together to praise the Lord and teach all who look upon them to do
likewise.
Celia Thaxter

I AM in shape.  ROUND is a shape!


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Miller, Devon [D*@kilstock.com]
> Sent: Thursday, April 29, 1999 11:36 AM
> To: 'perennials@mallorn.com'
> Subject: Edgings
> 
> 
> Each year I seem to take on a particular garden 
> project/obsession.  Last
> year it was daylilies.  The year before it was hosta.
> 
> This year it is shaping up to be peonies (but I'll not worry 
> about them
> until the fall), shrubs (off-topic, I know), and edgings.
> 
> As to edgings, right now I mostly rely on lambs ears (which I 
> love, ugly
> flowers and all) and the hosta "gingko craig".
> 
> Do you have other edgings you love that stay presentable all 
> year?  What are
> they?  I'd love to expand my arsenal.  Right now in most 
> places my borders
> drop very inelegantly into the lawn, rather than having a respectable
> finish.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Devon Miller
> Chevy Chase, MD  zone 7
> 
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