Comments on: Lotus

By: karen

karen — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:12:28 +0000

Dan: I have no idea how to control lotus. Mine’s the native species and it gets much bigger than I realized. I just tear out great clumps of it–which is an exhausting business because it’s so strong and heavy. There must be something that eats it, but I don’t know what that would be. If you findout, please let me know.

I swear, everyone has some invasive plant that drives them nuts. Actually I have two: the lotus doesn’t bother me nearly as much as the trumpet vine, which has pretty much taken over my whole garden. It grows at the speed of light and you can’t uproot it, because its roots are under the whole garden. We are seriously thinking of moving!

By: Jon Pen

Jon Pen — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:17:35 +0000

Such a treat to visit your lovely blog again. I hope you are doing well and will share some more interesting posts with us again soon.

Jon at Mississippi Garden on 11-6-08

By: Dan Breer

Dan Breer — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:14:50 +0000

I have an over growth of chinese water lotus plants in my pond ( neighbor planted them and they took over). What’s the bst way to get rid of them. There so many te ducks and geese don’t even land there anymore. I own 100% of the pond, and the neighbor is even willing to part with them or control them sonehow. Thank you Dan

By: karen

karen — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:43:15 +0000

Sheila, you’re a sweetie. Thanks so much. I’ve been away for a month and am behind with EVERYTHING!

By: Sheila

Sheila — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:50:47 +0000

I have given you an award, please stop by my blog (The Gardens of Petersonville) to pick it up!

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:27:22 +0000

I never saw a lotus flower in real. It is such a beautiful plant! Lucky you to have it!

By: karen

karen — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:26:22 +0000

OK, thanks. I must obviously read it, although I think you are both more spiritual than I am!

By: mss @ Zanthan Gardens

mss @ Zanthan Gardens — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:48:52 +0000

Karen, I second Annie’s recommendation for The Gardener’s Year. I have some quotes for you to read via the link so you can get an idea of it.

By: karen

karen — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:58:23 +0000

Yes, orchids are definitely more exotic than dandelions! I remember when I lived in upstate New York, I would plant lots of daffodils and yellow crocuses around the edge of the lawn and when they flowered, you hardly noticed them for all the dandelions that burst into flower at the same time!

By: Mary

Mary — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:15:06 +0000

The Lotus flowers are beautiful - also I like the orchid flowers in your lawn - I just get dandelions and daisies in mine!!