Re: don't mind me -

----- Donna, I think some of the Selagenillas would look tree like.  You
could cover them with plastic cake covers or bury them in their pots and
lift to go in a coldframe( problaby insulated where you live)
Nancy

> Yes the RR is outside year round and I am not fond of digging up plants in
> the fall since I do not have a greenhouse and room inside is at a premium
:)
> I should also mention it is in full sun, although some trees I planted a
few
> years back might offer some light/dabbled shade this season.
>
> The scale of a G railroad is 1:22.5 if that is any help to you. Of course,
I
> try to make it look real, but not everything is in scale.
>
> I added 6 small boxwoods last fall and hoping they made it here, as it was
a
> bit late in the season and some early harsh weather didn't help.
>
> I already have many junipers, yews, and assorted items for the forest
area,
> now looking for more items for in the city scene, as a neighborhood street
> tree.
>
> I have some thyme there, but they are not tall or woody, so if you happen
to
> run across the name, I would be interested in it.
>
> Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
>
> Donna
>
>
> >
> > I like the SMALL leaved scented geraniums, such as apple/nutmeg, which,
> > being woody plants, do develop woody trunks over time. They'd have to be
> > taken in to a cool indoor location in your winter, though.
> >
> > Some of the junipers and pines are easy to partially bonsai, though you
> > do say you have evergreens already.
> >
> > My very favorite is the tall, shrubby thyme---a shrub up to 6-12" tall
> > and with truly miniature leaves, both in solid and in variegated, hardy
> > outside at Zone 5 I think. I've done it in Maine, but snowcover is most
> > helpful. I must check to make sure which thyme I mean. I don't think
> > it's the common vulgaris. The hardier boxwood might be nice. Lavender
> > makes nice bushy "trees" or thickets and only succumbs in our harshest
> > winters.
> >
> > Is this a RR scene which stays outside always? And the plants be allowed
> > to go thru your winters? If so there are some native plants which should
> > help.
>
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