Done! I cleared out a garden area that measured approximately 10 feet by 6 feet that will be turned back into grass. This particular area created a pass-through for mowing with our lawn tractor, so it needed to happen. And I was (reluctantly) in total agreement. My love-hate relationship with garden downsizing continues. Although it will be 60 square feet less weeding for me to do, it is also 60 square feet less daylilies to fawn over. But don't feel bad for me -- I have way more flowers than any normal person needs.
So, what to do with all those extra plants after downsizing? Over the weekend I had a very successful plant sale. The weather was Wisconsin-crazy: rain, sleet, and snow flurries! Who knew I'd need to wear a heavy-duty down jacket in mid-May? Despite the weather, I had lots of fun and hopefully got the word out that today's daylilies come in lots of other sizes and colors than 'roadside orange.'
This photo was taken in late June 2015; the early daylilies were just starting to bloom along with the Asiatics. The downsized area is way on the left-hand side of this garden.
So, what to do with all those extra plants after downsizing? Over the weekend I had a very successful plant sale. The weather was Wisconsin-crazy: rain, sleet, and snow flurries! Who knew I'd need to wear a heavy-duty down jacket in mid-May? Despite the weather, I had lots of fun and hopefully got the word out that today's daylilies come in lots of other sizes and colors than 'roadside orange.'
This photo was taken in late June 2015; the early daylilies were just starting to bloom along with the Asiatics. The downsized area is way on the left-hand side of this garden.
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