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It's amazing how hardy roses are, even established ones. I take it you moved them when they were dormant.

Definitely. They were long resident in very narrow beds between a defunct pool's concrete decking and an old fence. Removal surgery took several hours to extract ball bat-size roots, some of them pried from under the concrete.Not much of their micro-roots intact but they've revived themselves in new, sunny and roomy lodgings. They're both exhibitionists and plainly welcome a chance to perform. Very pleased. They were among my sainted MIL's faves.

 

[terri32 3]

Definitely. They were long resident in very narrow beds between a defunct pool's concrete decking and an old fence. Removal surgery took several hours to extract ball bat-size roots, some of them pried from under the concrete.Not much of their micro-roots intact but they've revived themselves in new, sunny and roomy lodgings. They're both exhibitionists and plainly welcome a chance to perform. Very pleased. They were among my sainted MIL's faves.

That's just awesome. Great project! Nice to see such a successful transplant - not just one, but both surviving! They look quite stately.

 

[terri32 3]

In other news, my Magnus purple coneflowers are just starting to pop.

This one opened up a day or two ago, and already attracted this little pollinator:

They should be fantastic next year when they all get established root systems.

Right below them is a line of black eyed susans that continue to taunt me with fat buds that haven't quite opened yet.

 

[jeffashman9]

One of my favorites are Coleus. They just seem to love the heat, as long as they have water, and we've had a LOT of rain for Texas.

jul11202306 by Jeff Ashman, on Flickr

 

[terri32 3]

One of my favorites are Coleus. They just seem to love the heat, as long as they have water, and we've had a LOT of rain for Texas.

jul11202306 by Jeff Ashman, on Flickr

Those are really lovely! It's good to hear that y'all are getting good rain down there, despite the heat. Keeps things lush. Hopefully you'll have a more temperate fall.

 

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In other news, my Magnus purple coneflowers are just starting to pop.

This one opened up a day or two ago, and already attracted this little pollinator:

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They should be fantastic next year when they all get established root systems.

Right below them is a line of black eyed susans that continue to taunt me with fat buds that haven't quite opened yet.

Though they’re ubiquitous here in New England, I haven’t had a lot of luck getting them established. I planted a ton this year that I grew from seed. Will see if they do better than the large garden center plants that disappeared over winter. Only the one in the butterfly garden came back strong.

Careful with the black eyed susans - they like to take over! Which is not necessarily a bad thing depending on your plan…

 

[terri32 3]

I replaced at least 3 of them, out of the 8 I originally bought. They were more finicky than I expected!

The whole project started because we had flooding issues (from the house next door) in this area of the backyard. We were aware when we bought our place last year. The house next door is owned by an 85 year old woman who's lived there 45 years and is very aware of the issues. She's pleasant and friendly and has no intention of addressing her issues.

We told her in advance that we were putting in this berm, and the landscaper even met with her to attempt a joint kind of project. He told us later that she chuckled at the cost and thanked him for his time, so we just did it.

We put in a top row of ilex bushes (should only top out at 8'), then the row of Magnus, then the Black-Eyed Susans. He stressed getting stuff in the berm to stabilize it.

Some random pics of the project (this is the side of her garage - small yards!):

Berm extended up along her driveway (again, her garage), where rainwater was also pouring into our yard:

And afterwards:

It wasn't cheap! But needed to be done.

 

[John 2]

The Introverted Bean - all wrapped up in itself.

 

[SquarePeg36 6]

I replaced at least 3 of them, out of the 8 I originally bought. They were more finicky than I expected!

The whole project started because we had flooding issues (from the house next door) in this area of the backyard. We were aware when we bought our place last year. The house next door is owned by an 85 year old woman who's lived there 45 years and is very aware of the issues. She's pleasant and friendly and has no intention of addressing her issues.

We told her in advance that we were putting in this berm, and the landscaper even met with her to attempt a joint kind of project. He told us later that she chuckled at the cost and thanked him for his time, so we just did it.

We put in a top row of ilex bushes (should only top out at 8'), then the row of Magnus, then the Black-Eyed Susans. He stressed getting stuff in the berm to stabilize it.

Some random pics of the project (this is the side of her garage - small yards!):

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Berm extended up along her driveway (again, her garage), where rainwater was also pouring into our yard:

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And afterwards:

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It wasn't cheap! But needed to be done.

Looks good! If you have a wet area, try planting cardinal flower. It can be used along back yard water features in up to 3” of water. Also the hummingbirds like it I’m told. I planted one this spring and it’s just starting to get some blooms.

 

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First monarch of the season yesterday! It took an hour to land for more than a second. Ended up ignoring all my blooming plants and landing on the reblooming lilac next to my neighbors fence. Fortunately it picked a high branch so I could get a decent angle.

Low res Facebook version sorry not at my laptop!

 

[terri32 3]

Looks good! If you have a wet area, try planting cardinal flower. It can be used along back yard water features in up to 3” of water. Also the hummingbirds like it I’m told. I planted one this spring and it’s just starting to get some blooms.

I have one! It's closer to the pollinator garden (other end of the berm). The flowers are close to opening - I'll get a picture when they do. I've been watering it regularly - you're right, apparently that's what they like!

I found an odd native bush that apparently lives by rivers and doesn't mind the occasional flood so it seems perfect in the area close to the end of the berm. A buttonbush! It's still on the small side, so I hope it can take it!

A few feet away is the new Major Wheeler honeysuckle, which has quit blooming but is climbing up the trellis, and the foliage looks good. I hope it's not impacted by any flooding.

 

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July garden updates - dahlias are starting to pop, bee balm is starting droop from all the rain, winter sown dwarf snapdragons and garden center bought cone flowers are in full bloom and the replacement butterfly bush is popular!m

 

[terri32 3]

Everything looks so healthy and lush!

I love your bee balm. Mine are very small, and no buds yet - at this point I just want them to get through the summer without drowning!

My Joe Pye Weed plants are doing well and one has buds now. They are supposed to be host plants, as well as a food source, for butterflies.

 

[SquarePeg36 6]

Everything looks so healthy and lush!

I love your bee balm. Mine are very small, and no buds yet - at this point I just want them to get through the summer without drowning!

My Joe Pye Weed plants are doing well and one has buds now. They are supposed to be host plants, as well as a food source, for butterflies.

I have dwarf joe pye planted last year in the butterfly garden. Nothing dwarf about it as it’s topping 4’ at this point!! Lots of bees on it last year. The blooms are so pretty! What does it host? I’ll keep an eye out! You can see it here on the right.