Because I use my garden as a test garden and display garden, its original idea or concept that drives the design, has become murky and weak. Originally, I sought after a pan-asian/tropical garden what I have now is a mix of too many un-related plants that don't make a clear enough statement.
I've become aware that the most simple and structural plantings please me the most in my garden, which really isn't a surprise but I'm 'knowing' it now. In an effort to re-gain a more cohesive garden, I'm starting by removing all but two plants with blue-green foliage, the remaining will be green, black and yellow foliage. I want to move away from some of the NewZealand (probably not all!) plants and back to more Asian originated plants.
I'll accomplish this by removing most, if not all, of my Acaena 'Purpurea'
and Helleborus x 'Hot Flash'
and maybe Crambe maritima
....we'll see how true to my vision I'll actually be!
Unfortunately, I've lost some plants to the cold winter
and my beloved Hebe buxifolia to Verticillium Wilt.
I'm pretty close to saying 'Goodbye' to my Tetrapanax too. The main trunk did not leaf out this year but, of course, suckers are everywhere. As much as I love the look of Tetrapanax, I think my love affair is over....
3 comments:
A cleanse is good! Every garden needs one every few years. Sad about the tree's though.
But your Tetrapanax is MY HERO! I am sorry to hear that trunk amazing trunk didn't leaf out. It's still the standard that all others will be judged by, at least in my mind.
I understand your need to set this one out. And I feel so fortunate to have seen your garden last year. Hopefully I (and others) will have the opportunity again in the future...because I am sure whatever happens next will be pretty fabulous too.
Aha...I recognize your garden from an open garden event last year. It was among my faves. You are jettisoning some beauties, but I trust your vision, and hope for an opportunity to see what comes next.
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