Category Archives: Gardening

Memorial Day Weekend Projects

Posted on May 29, 2011 by esearing

On my list of to-do’s this weekend. Fix retaining block wall – Check – Removed 3 inch root underneath the bottom blocks that was pushing them up. Also took opportunity to create a stepped path up the hill. Buy another … Continue reading →

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Pond Waterfall, Bog, and Plants

Posted on May 22, 2011 by esearing

Here is an image of the bog area and water fall with its new plantings. You can see the planting bed to the left of the bog too. Its plants are fairly well established now. You can see the Japanese … Continue reading →

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More plants

Posted on May 15, 2011 by esearing

To continue the spending spree this weekend I went to Pikes Nursery again to get a few more plants for the bog and upper bed area. I only spent about $70 on 6 plants, mulch, and some water clarifier which … Continue reading →

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Another week at the pond

Posted on April 25, 2011 by esearing

We are finally getting more warm weather here north of Atlanta so I can spend more time in the garden and piddling with the pond. I am still battling algae bloom and green water. I read on several sites that … Continue reading →

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Shade plants for backside of the bog

Posted on April 10, 2011 by esearing

Pike nursery has some interesting shade plants this year all from Monrovia. Late spring bloomer and native Georgian Bleading Heart. Has heart shaped flowers and clover like leaves. Is perenial, 2@7.99 each – update 7/25 – Has not done well … Continue reading →

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Selling the old pond

Posted on April 10, 2011 by esearing

With the new pond in the ground and 95% complete it is time to get rid of the old pond shell and peripherals. I dragged them out to the yard and took pictures. I then listed them on craigslist since … Continue reading →

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Cold and rainy weekend

Posted on March 27, 2011 by esearing

Not much pondering going on around here due to cold, rain, and other activities. I did add some Siberian Iris bulbs to the bog area. I found them at the grocery store for only $2.99 for 2 bulbs. Other plants … Continue reading →

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Alpharetta Nursery for Japanese garden plants

Posted on March 23, 2011 by esearing

Scotts Dale Farms has a great variety of traditional Japanese garden plants including black,white,red pines, maples, camelias, azaleas, etc. They even have some pines that have been pruned into traditional shapes. There is also a wide mix of dwarf pines … Continue reading →

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Removing black expanding foam from hands

Posted on March 22, 2011 by esearing

If you have ever worked with the black foam for ponds you know it can be a very sticky and messy endeavor. If you get it on your skin there are no chemicals which will take it off. I have … Continue reading →

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Azaleas and pond maintenance

Posted on March 20, 2011 by esearing

After spending a few hours on the hydrant we made a visit to the local nursery. My wife bought some annuals for the planters in front of the house and I picked up four Azaleas for the pond area. Two … Continue reading →

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