Flowers or weeds? Sad looking flowers around the common areas and roundabouts

[LianaB]

I’ve been in/around The Villages for nearly 8 years and have always appreciated the landscaping and flowers throughout the neighborhoods. This year though, they look more like weeds! I’m wondering if they simply cut the budget, or what??

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I’ve been in/around The Villages for nearly 8 years and have always appreciated the landscaping and flowers throughout the neighborhoods. This year though, they look more like weeds! I’m wondering if they simply cut the budget, or what??

The tall ones look like thistle. Hard to tell with that shot though, they're too far away to see any details. Could be cynara or maybe basketflower. They're all very pretty, to me. I love wildflowers though.

If I were the landscaper, however, I'd put them in the middle of the garden, with shorter ones encircling it outward, to the shortest ones at the curb.

[Dana1963]

I'd prefer more perennials accented with some annuals also more use of mulch to conserve over watering

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I'd prefer more perennials accented with some annuals also more use of mulch to conserve over watering

What is an "annual" back home up north, is apparently a "perennial" down here. My basil plant is still living, still producing green leaves, but it's absolutely classified as an annual and I planted it over a year ago.

The begonias they plant in the beds around the Villages will definitely grow more than just for the singular season. The last time they switched out the beds a month or so ago, I got lucky and was driving by at the time. I grabbed a few random plants, I don't even know what kind they were, and planted them in pots in my garden.

Two of them died right away, I think they'd been left unrooted in the sun a little too long. But the other two seem to still be doing well.

Florida gardening is definitely weird. We don't have seasons in the same way, there's no true dormant season for wintering plants that need to be wintered before greening again in the spring.

[tvbound]

At least they're still kinda purdy weeds.

[Happydaz]

I’ve been in/around The Villages for nearly 8 years and have always appreciated the landscaping and flowers throughout the neighborhoods. This year though, they look more like weeds! I’m wondering if they simply cut the budget, or what??

Those taller purple flowers are verbenas not weeds. They do tend to lean and meander a bit and that might not please everyone. Landscapers like them because you can see through them and they don’t form a solid block of foliage. I lost a good number of them a few years back as the soil they were planted in was too heavy and wet. Verbenas like well drained soil. I have some ‘volunteer” verbenas that came up on their own this year and they are doing well. I did notice that this year the landscapers had planted them in the median gardens.

[Kelevision]

I actually love the look of them. Also, my neighbor just stopped by yesterday and also mentioned how much she like them. I guess to each their own? I actually really like them a lot.

[BoatRatKat]

I've been thinking that these are the best flower plantings I've seen since we moved here. I absolutely love those tall, lanky pink flowers. I hope they stick with this look!

[thevillages2013]

Don’t worry they will rip them out and plant other flowers soon

[GolfGirl122]

I believe the tall ones are Gomphrena pulchella. I call them gum balls. This has been a difficult summer for flowering plants. Blazing sun and too much rain/humidity.. Some of my regular summer plants called it quits a few weeks ago.

[SeaCros]

Since it’s Florida, I think they plant what will look good for a while and be able to withstand the heat/dry temperatures here. As far as the budget goes, maybe they are saving Salome money to be able to clean up all the palm trees that look horrible.

[thevillagernie]

looks like some annuals and wild flower mix thrown in.

[TorriJ]

I googled them right away when they were planted because I think they are delightful! Reminds me of Dr Suess. As an earlier poster said, it appears to be a Gomphrena. Sounds like Dr Suess too!

[Missa-Lissa]

I was just mentioning them to my husband over the weekend. They are wildflowers and I think they are beautiful. :icon_wink:

[Mrvnandtaz]

“ , I got lucky and was driving by at the time. I grabbed a few random plants, I don't even know what kind they were, and planted them in pots in my garden.‘

So it is OK to steal plants

[Bay Kid]

TVs always have beautiful flower beds.

[Luggage]

I really think she meant that the plants that were taken out, she took. Don't be so quick to judge next time

[Girlcopper]

I’ve been in/around The Villages for nearly 8 years and have always appreciated the landscaping and flowers throughout the neighborhoods. This year though, they look more like weeds! I’m wondering if they simply cut the budget, or what??
Looks pretty to me. And I dont see any budget cut

[Luggage]

Actually I applaud the landscaping crew for doing such a good job. Different times of the year you have to plant differently. And it's nice to see that they have creativity in trying different plants. I certainly would not like to see the exact same thing over and over again whether it was typical marigolds or mums. There are a lot of perennials that are lovely that only come up for short times. Over in Pennbrooke , Fairways, we have several plantings of the large 4 ft perennials that have blue bell flowers on top that I don't know the name of that are just lovely but they only come up for a few short weeks a year and I would hate not to see them when they do. Back North we had tons of rhododendrons in azaleas which are not favored as much here but the azaleas seem to do very well but I have a few in my garden and in the spring they're lovely for several weeks, in The villages however I don't see so many roses planted but they tend to do very nicely of course in Florida and I have a few here and they're perennial and Bloom constantly during the year.

[Angelad]

I actually love these flowers! Trying to find out what they are as I would love some in my flower beds!

[Dlbonivich]

I think the flowers are beautiful! You can not trim palms all the time. The arborist informed me the more you trim palms the larger they grow. You are not supposed to trim palms. They are supposed to shed.

[airstreamingypsy]

Yes, to your question..... flower budget cuts. A headline in the only news source. CDD 2 supervisor suggests cutting back on flowers to save money. "A Community Development District 2 supervisor has suggested cutting back 10 percent on flowers to save residents’ money on maintenance assessment fees.

Supervisor Bart Zoellner raised the idea Friday at the CDD 2 board meeting at Savannah Center. The board was discussing a proposed $1.5 million operating budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The budget includes an 8 percent increase in maintenance assessment fees paid by residents."

[graciegirl]

“ , I got lucky and was driving by at the time. I grabbed a few random plants, I don't even know what kind they were, and planted them in pots in my garden.‘

So it is OK to steal plants

I think Orange Blossom took only the discarded plants the landscapers were removing.

[graciegirl]

Yes, to your question..... flower budget cuts. A headline in the only news source. CDD 2 supervisor suggests cutting back on flowers to save money. "A Community Development District 2 supervisor has suggested cutting back 10 percent on flowers to save residents’ money on maintenance assessment fees.

Supervisor Bart Zoellner raised the idea Friday at the CDD 2 board meeting at Savannah Center. The board was discussing a proposed $1.5 million operating budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The budget includes an 8 percent increase in maintenance assessment fees paid by residents."

Nah. I don't think that has happened. Someone may have raised the subject but that doesn't mean they have cut the budget. Sad thing is that the economy has made all things cost more.

One of the things I love about this place are the flowers everywhere and the care given to the public areas. Some people are more "visual" than others.

Sometimes I love the choices made more than other times but I have never not liked them. They are a joy to see.

[merrymini]

I wish I could know when the landscaping crews were pulling because they put them in plastic bags and dispose of them. I would take some of these plants for my natural garden!

[shirleyjerez]

Look on the other side.(pass 466) their flower beds are much nicer. I think their bond Snd taxes were different .

[DaleDivine]

“ , I got lucky and was driving by at the time. I grabbed a few random plants, I don't even know what kind they were, and planted them in pots in my garden.‘

So it is OK to steal plants

When they're putting in new plants they will give you all you want of the plants being removed...
:ho::welcome:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

“ , I got lucky and was driving by at the time. I grabbed a few random plants, I don't even know what kind they were, and planted them in pots in my garden.‘

So it is OK to steal plants

I took the discarded plants that they had pulled out of the beds. They had to do that in order to put in new plants. They do this every quarter. If you're lucky, and enjoy gardening, you will be in the spots where they're doing their quarterly switching and get your pick of the discards before they bag them and throw them in the trash.

There is usually nothing wrong with any of the plants, and if they're not unrooted and burned by the sun after sitting there without soil, water, shade, for a few hours, then they can be easily replanted in your own garden and give you a few months of enjoyment.

They don't sell the ones they pull out of those beds, they throw them in the trash. It's a HUGE waste of money and I can't stand that they do that to perfectly good, healthy growing plants.

[realmoxies]

“ , I got lucky and was driving by at the time. I grabbed a few random plants, I don't even know what kind they were, and planted them in pots in my garden.‘

So it is OK to steal plants

😖. So, did you enjoy your short time in the limelight?

[Carla B]

Look on the other side.(pass 466) their flower beds are much nicer. I think their bond Snd taxes were different .

Which is the "other side" of 466 (that has better plants)?

[LianneMigiano]

It is so sad to see....Just when they start looking really well, they come and rip them out and replace them with scrawny looking new plants all over again.... I wish they planted more perennials or stripped/multi-colored grasses, instead of replacing stuff every 3 months. It would be great if they notified us (via tiny sign?) that the old things were being removed within a day or so - so that we could come and get some of the stuff that was still looking perfectly good.

[kendi]

A weed is simply an unwanted plant. For you a weed maybe. A flower for others. I’ve noticed them too and think they’re pretty. It’s nice to see something a little different than the usual. But they do get rather talk and block the view in some roundabouts.

[eweissenbach]

I too have noticed that the general maintenance of the landscaping in the common areas has declined a bit. I have seen weeds growing in cracks of the sidewalks, dead palm branches lying on the ground for days and the flowers seem less vibrant and hearty as in the past. The one thing that has always stood out about TV is the infrastructure and the upkeep. I hate to think that it is slowly deteriorating.

[Bogie Shooter]

I too have noticed that the general maintenance of the landscaping in the common areas has declined a bit. I have seen weeds growing in cracks of the sidewalks, dead palm branches lying on the ground for days and the flowers seem less vibrant and hearty as in the past. The one thing that has always stood out about TV is the infrastructure and the upkeep. I hate to think that it is slowly deteriorating.

Why not call District Property Management with your concerns and observations?
Main Office
1026 Canal Street
The Villages, FL 32162

Phone: 352-753-4022
Fax: 352-753-4296


Business Hours:
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[jimjamuser]

I’ve been in/around The Villages for nearly 8 years and have always appreciated the landscaping and flowers throughout the neighborhoods. This year though, they look more like weeds! I’m wondering if they simply cut the budget, or what??
They look like flowers from that picture to me.

[chuck.grospitch@gmail.com]

We've discussed hoping they never plant these again, as now they are blocking the view seeing into oncoming traffic in several of the roundabouts. This could easily cause an accident down by the Rohan roundabout going north from 44.

[jimjamuser]

The tall ones look like thistle. Hard to tell with that shot though, they're too far away to see any details. Could be cynara or maybe basketflower. They're all very pretty, to me. I love wildflowers though.

If I were the landscaper, however, I'd put them in the middle of the garden, with shorter ones encircling it outward, to the shortest ones at the curb.
I agree about balancing and sloping the flower height. And I would say that ALL flowers are really wildflowers. There is special breeding going on, yet your strongest, toughest, most drought-resistant, and maintenance-free ARE probably the wildflowers.IMO.

[graciegirl]

It is so sad to see....Just when they start looking really well, they come and rip them out and replace them with scrawny looking new plants all over again.... I wish they planted more perennials or stripped/multi-colored grasses, instead of replacing stuff every 3 months. It would be great if they notified us (via tiny sign?) that the old things were being removed within a day or so - so that we could come and get some of the stuff that was still looking perfectly good.

I believe that "they" pay attention to the seasons, and maybe the heat and place flowers that weather the temperature.

If "they" did all of the things that everyone wanted them to do, that would cost in money and manpower and I like this place run just the way it has been run for the last sixteen years.

I don't want "striped grasses". The plants they plant are never SCRAWNY but they do get bigger as the time continues. I like things just the way they are. BEAUTIFUL.

[jimjamuser]

I'd prefer more perennials accented with some annuals also more use of mulch to conserve over watering
I think that colorful stone gravels are prettier than that pukey faded red, dyed shredded wood - which floats away in a hurricane or heavy rainstorm. Pine needles are just as bad at "floating away". Now as far as holding moisture, I imagine that natural wood and needles are superior to gravel, but gravel (like shell) MUST hold some rainwater. IMO.

[kcrazorbackfan]

I’ve been in/around The Villages for nearly 8 years and have always appreciated the landscaping and flowers throughout the neighborhoods. This year though, they look more like weeds! I’m wondering if they simply cut the budget, or what??

Well, to each their own, but I happen to like the looks of them over the same old traditional look I’ve looked at the past 7 years.

[jimjamuser]

Don’t worry they will rip them out and plant other flowers soon
I have a plant that just "blew in" on its own. It is unique in that it has both green and hot PINK LEAVES on the same branch and on every branch. I see NO flowers on it. It gets about 4 ft tall after about 1 year and seems EXTREMELY hardy and propagates mainly by runners. It impresses me and I have NO clue what its name is??? Please help me identify that mystery plant!
Also, I have no idea (another thing I am clueless about) how to put a picture in this or any other forum. I am a hopeless Luddite - whatever that is?

[HORNET]

Go to Stonecrest or Spruce Creek South before you judge

[ditka41]

Just a little concerned about Villagers stopping in the roundabouts to take something for free. If not in the roundabout, where do they park their vehicles while grabbing? We have enough traffic problems in the roundabouts already, without "stopping" for the freebies. And, if there is a convenient place to park legally, go for it and just pray you don't get run over while getting to the loot. Just a thought.

[Happydaz]

I actually love these flowers! Trying to find out what they are as I would love some in my flower beds!

The Latin name of this purple flower is verbena bonariensis. Some common names are purpletop vervain, Argentinian vervain, tall verbena, and clustertop vervain. I purchased a number of these from a local plant retailer, I believe it was KB nursery. They grew beautifully all spring and early summer but succumbed to my heavy wet soil. They prefer free drainage but do enjoy regular moisture. They can suffer from mildew if the soil is waterlogged. I now have some volunteers growing around my yard three years later and they look great! They are growing in full sun and in an area that has fast draining gritty soil. Their airy foliage and tall flowers look great with other companion plants. They don’t over power their neighbors.

[jimjamuser]

Yes, to your question..... flower budget cuts. A headline in the only news source. CDD 2 supervisor suggests cutting back on flowers to save money. "A Community Development District 2 supervisor has suggested cutting back 10 percent on flowers to save residents’ money on maintenance assessment fees.

Supervisor Bart Zoellner raised the idea Friday at the CDD 2 board meeting at Savannah Center. The board was discussing a proposed $1.5 million operating budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The budget includes an 8 percent increase in maintenance assessment fees paid by residents."
Agreed and I have seen many times the round-a-bouts are SO OVERGROWN that they partially obscured the line-of-sight for the ONCOMING traffic (note : I always don't TRUST and VERIFY what the other drivers are doing). I have also observed oak tree branches partially obscuring stop signs and stoplights.
Also, I would prefer that that 10% flower deduction be applied toward cutting oak branches away from the power lines that can disrupt power during a hurricane or other wind storm!

[jimjamuser]

I took the discarded plants that they had pulled out of the beds. They had to do that in order to put in new plants. They do this every quarter. If you're lucky, and enjoy gardening, you will be in the spots where they're doing their quarterly switching and get your pick of the discards before they bag them and throw them in the trash.

There is usually nothing wrong with any of the plants, and if they're not unrooted and burned by the sun after sitting there without soil, water, shade, for a few hours, then they can be easily replanted in your own garden and give you a few months of enjoyment.

They don't sell the ones they pull out of those beds, they throw them in the trash. It's a HUGE waste of money and I can't stand that they do that to perfectly good, healthy growing plants.
Maybe some TV Land garden club should take the leftover plants to the flea market and make some money for their club or for charity?

[jimjamuser]

Nah. I don't think that has happened. Someone may have raised the subject but that doesn't mean they have cut the budget. Sad thing is that the economy has made all things cost more.

One of the things I love about this place are the flowers everywhere and the care given to the public areas. Some people are more "visual" than others.

Sometimes I love the choices made more than other times but I have never not liked them. They are a joy to see.
The economy did NOT just cycle NATURALLY and prices went up. It was the disease that has slowed down transportation - even goods from China, Mexico, and Canada. It was an UNnatural, outlier-type of event that affected the US and the world's Economy. It has affected even the cost of flowers and the manpower (people power) costs to change old ones and plant new ones.

[jimjamuser]

I too have noticed that the general maintenance of the landscaping in the common areas has declined a bit. I have seen weeds growing in cracks of the sidewalks, dead palm branches lying on the ground for days and the flowers seem less vibrant and hearty as in the past. The one thing that has always stood out about TV is the infrastructure and the upkeep. I hate to think that it is slowly deteriorating.
Don't forget that Florida summers are getting hotter and more humid. The Gulf of Mexico water temperature is at high levels. The plants and the selection of plants will, also, have to change eventually.

[jimjamuser]

We've discussed hoping they never plant these again, as now they are blocking the view seeing into oncoming traffic in several of the roundabouts. This could easily cause an accident down by the Rohan roundabout going north from 44.
Yes, I agree and mentioned that also! Killer flowers in TV Land!

[Villageperson]

I have lived here for almost 5 years and think these are the prettiest flower combinations we have ever had. I hope they will plant them again in the future. The villages does a great job of keeping our corners pretty!

[Holpat39]

Be patient we have had a most unusual summer. Too much rain and too hot. They will be changed out soon and all the beauty of the flowers that we expect will be back for the winter/snowbird season.

[Bogie Shooter]

We've discussed hoping they never plant these again, as now they are blocking the view seeing into oncoming traffic in several of the roundabouts. This could easily cause an accident down by the Rohan roundabout going north from 44.

See post #34.

[Bogie Shooter]

Agreed and I have seen many times the round-a-bouts are SO OVERGROWN that they partially obscured the line-of-sight for the ONCOMING traffic (note : I always don't TRUST and VERIFY what the other drivers are doing). I have also observed oak tree branches partially obscuring stop signs and stoplights.
Also, I would prefer that that 10% flower deduction be applied toward cutting oak branches away from the power lines that can disrupt power during a hurricane or other wind storm!

Don’t the power lines belong to the power company?

[A-2-56]

The difference between a flower and a weed really only comes down to if it is in the desired location or it has intruded where it does not belong.
My wife will plant milkweed for a purpose while most people find if unsightly.
I have planted plumbago on a hillside for cover but if it is my yard I spray it.

[flflowers]

When they're putting in new plants they will give you all you want of the plants being removed...
:ho::welcome:

I was told at the Rec Center where they were removing and was told I was NOT allowed to have any.....

[Bogie Shooter]

I was told at the Rec Center where they were removing and was told I was NOT allowed to have any.....

Ask the guy pulling the flowers.
¿Puedo tener algunas de esas flores?

[La lamy]

They do look a little wilder than the typical TV flowers, but I like them!

[jimjamuser]

Don’t the power lines belong to the power company?
Possibly. Yet, I am sure that TV Land COULD (?) exercise some control and motivation for whoever is ultimately responsible for the lines. But, the problem remains.......that of overgrown oak tree limbs. Ideally, they would run underground. That would or could produce some other problems and also cost a lot - but, there would be long-term advantages and maybe lower maintenance costs and less power outage time.
I have seen oak trees growing on residents' properties that cut visibility to stop signs. That would certainly come under the control of TV Land managers.

[tvbound]

Maybe some TV Land garden club should take the leftover plants to the flea market and make some money for their club or for charity?

So the "leftover plants" - have fleas? LOL

[Carla B]

I agree with the posters who are concerned about the view of the roundabout. It doesn't seem to bother the resident driver, but as the copilot, those seedy-looking flowers obstruct my view.

[DaleDivine]

Agreed and I have seen many times the round-a-bouts are SO OVERGROWN that they partially obscured the line-of-sight for the ONCOMING traffic (note : I always don't TRUST and VERIFY what the other drivers are doing). I have also observed oak tree branches partially obscuring stop signs and stoplights.
Also, I would prefer that that 10% flower deduction be applied toward cutting oak branches away from the power lines that can disrupt power during a hurricane or other wind storm!

Where are the power lines? I thought they were all underground. I haven't seen any power lines that are close to trees.
:ohdear::ohdear:

[DaleDivine]

The economy did NOT just cycle NATURALLY and prices went up. It was the disease that has slowed down transportation - even goods from China, Mexico, and Canada. It was an UNnatural, outlier-type of event that affected the US and the world's Economy. It has affected even the cost of flowers and the manpower (people power) costs to change old ones and plant new ones.

I remember when they used to put flowers in the ponds at Turtle Mound and Sandhill.
I guess that was part of the cutbacks that went away...😔☹

[Topspinmo]

The tall ones look like thistle. Hard to tell with that shot though, they're too far away to see any details. Could be cynara or maybe basketflower. They're all very pretty, to me. I love wildflowers though.

If I were the landscaper, however, I'd put them in the middle of the garden, with shorter ones encircling it outward, to the shortest ones at the curb.

Thistle is considered noxious weed in a lot of states.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Thistle is considered noxious weed in a lot of states.

A "weed" is loosely defined as "any plant that wasn't specifically and purposefully planted/grown by you or another human."

Wild rosebushes are weeds. Wild strawberries are weeds. An acorn abandoned by a squirrel that grows into an enormous oak tree in your back yard - started out as a weed.

A thistle, if planted on purpose, is not a weed.

In addition, I said it LOOKS LIKE a thistle. I also said it is pretty, whatever it is. My opinion doesn't change just because it's considered a "noxious" plant in some states. Lastly, I don't know what would be noxious about a thistle. The definition of "noxious:"
harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant (from the Oxford online dictionary).

Thistles are an important plant for ecology and the natural food chain, and is a significant source for pollinators.

The only "harmful" thing about them would be if you picked one up by its spines. You might prick your fingers. That's pretty much it. There's nothing else about it that is harmful, it's not poisonous to anyone or anything, and it's only unpleasant if you get a spine in your skin - otherwise, it's just a neutral, pretty-colored flower.

[Topspinmo]

A "weed" is loosely defined as "any plant that wasn't specifically and purposefully planted/grown by you or another human."

Wild rosebushes are weeds. Wild strawberries are weeds. An acorn abandoned by a squirrel that grows into an enormous oak tree in your back yard - started out as a weed.

A thistle, if planted on purpose, is not a weed.

In addition, I said it LOOKS LIKE a thistle. I also said it is pretty, whatever it is. My opinion doesn't change just because it's considered a "noxious" plant in some states. Lastly, I don't know what would be noxious about a thistle. The definition of "noxious:"
(from the Oxford online dictionary).

Thistles are an important plant for ecology and the natural food chain, and is a significant source for pollinators.

The only "harmful" thing about them would be if you picked one up by its spines. You might prick your fingers. That's pretty much it. There's nothing else about it that is harmful, it's not poisonous to anyone or anything, and it's only unpleasant if you get a spine in your skin - otherwise, it's just a neutral, pretty-colored flower.


Naturally it wouldn’t change you're mind. Aren’t all plants weeds? We just think some are prettier than others. Thistle can over run properties if not controlled (Killed) in some states you can be fined (probably just like J-walking) if you let thistle get out or control, it can take over whole pasture in few years making it useless. Course there are different varieties, thistle where I was raised was ugly obnoxious weed and as teenager I was paid by farmers to kill it.

[Kelevision]

Thistle is considered noxious weed in a lot of states.

It’s not thistle.

[Macevoyja]

The flowers near the Lopez area are very pretty. The bright pink flowers complement the yellow flowers. Beyond our area on the north end of TV, the flowers look like weeds and not very pretty.

[Kelevision]

Gomphrena (Gomphrena Globosa Purple) - What a great addition to your flower garden! Globe Amaranth seeds readily produce these bright little golf ball-like blooms. They look so attractive on the bushy, well-branched plant that they're the perfect complement to everything else in the sunny garden. Butterflies will flock to the Gomphrena flowers, and they make an excellent cut flower for either fresh or dried arrangements.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Naturally it wouldn’t change you're mind. Aren’t all plants weeds? We just think some are prettier than others. Thistle can over run properties if not controlled (Killed) in some states you can be fined (probably just like J-walking) if you let thistle get out or control, it can take over whole pasture in few years making it useless. Course there are different varieties, thistle where I was raised was ugly obnoxious weed and as teenager I was paid by farmers to kill it.

"obnoxious" is not "noxious." You confused things by calling it a "noxious" weed. There's nothing noxious about it, however obnoxious it might be. It certainly would be an invasive plant, if not controlled.

But it's still pretty, and it is still NOT a weed if someone intentionally plants it.

[Two Bills]

Verbena is a great plant to have in any garden flower bed.
Attractive, tough as old boots, self seeding, adds height, and bees and butterflies love it.
We have always let it do its own thing and grow through the more formally planted annuals and perennials.
To much, or in wrong place? Pull it out.
No garden should be without it!

[graciegirl]

Jimmie Rodgers - English Country Garden - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUyxCP5Rvco)

[Two Bills]

Jimmie Rodgers - English Country Garden - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUyxCP5Rvco)

Very nice.
Bit carried away with some of the wildlife though!
The secret to great landscaping is get the heights right,
pack the plants in, and make it look as if the plants did it all themselves.