We planted three Bay Laurel trees along our backyard fence four years ago. I swear these trees have not grown an inch.
I read that Bay trees were slow growers, but these trees in my backyard are no-growers. If they would have grown just one foot, they would have provided a nice screen from the condos across the street from our house. Just one foot.
The neighbor a couple houses down planted the tree in the background of this picture probably about the same time we planted our Bay Laurels. If we would have planted the same trees, we would have so much shade, privacy, and traffic noise reduction right now.
For our next house, I’m planting fast growing trees, and I’ll save the Bay trees for areas where I don’t want something to grow too much.
The Gardenias are blooming–my favorite plant! I love the smell of Gardenias and the foliage. Well, the foliage is tricky. We have several Gardenias, and most of them have yellowing foliage. I know the soil needs more acid. But I still haven’t found the right formula. I’m going to try adding coffee grounds and see how it goes. Another interesting thing is that the Gardenia in this picture receives hot afternoon sun, and Gardenias are not supposed to like that. But this is the best looking Gardenia in our yard. I think “creative gardening” also involves trying things out on your own and not being limited by the “experts.” : )
How does that saying go: “Pink skies at night, sailor’s delight. Pink skies in morning, sailor’s warning”? We had nice weather the following day, but it rained in Roseville the day after (June 25—so rare).
I’ll have to remember to always plant pink flowers near the sunset.
