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It's rained a few time which settled the stones and we've added additional linear stones plus a gravel topping to finish it off. Neal did most of this work while I was out one day last week so it was a huge surprise to see it when I returned home. Before photos are on my post here. I'm on the hunt for more narrow rock pieces to add and we've left plenty of room for the plants to grow. The only new plant since my last post is an Opuntia humifusa pad in the upper right which should eventually cascade down the hill.
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I love it.
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Shirley, that is such a fun feature for your garden. I saw a newly planted crevice garden at Denver Botanic Gardens a few summers ago and was intrigued: http://www.penick.net/digging/?p=16932 . I bet you'll be starting a trend with it here in central Texas.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me Pam! I reviewed the post and remember your trip there. I've pinned a few of the photos for future inspiration since it appears my rock work is closer to DBG while the plants are inspired by Loree's post.
DeleteIt's shaping up nicely Shirley!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys!
DeleteI like your new garden area Shirley. I'm not sure what a crevice garden is, but I'm sure to find out by backreading your blog. It's my first week out of school and I've finally got some time to catch up on your wonderful blog. David/:0)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading that you are taking this summer off David and look forward to your project posts.
DeleteLoree at Danger Garden explained it best so I hope you followed the link to her post.
What a great space! I love what you are doing with it : ) Glad you have had some rain.
ReplyDeleteThank you Laurin!
DeleteThat looks sooooo gooood, Shirley! I can't wait to see it in person one day. LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteWhen you get some time just let me know.
DeleteYou've got me wondering if this could be something to try in the dry area at the bottom of my slope, Shirley. I'll enjoy seeing how your crevice garden progresses.
ReplyDeleteCalifornia plants would look great in those rocks.
DeleteSeems exotic to me, so I will watch with interest as it develops.
ReplyDeleteIt's a style that has been around for a while but the new idea is using agaves and cactus in the crevices.
DeleteIt's looking great! Can't wait to watch it mature!
ReplyDeleteIt's sure to appear in future blog posts because I am so thrilled with it.
DeleteHi Shirley! I looked at the 'Before' pictures. That's an interesting project!
ReplyDeleteSeeing the 'Before" does make a difference but I'm hoping that will fade as the new garden grows in.
DeleteIt's looking great! I love this idea. It looks better every time you update us--and I liked it at the start. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly looks better with the gravel and the stones have settled in a bit which helps.
DeleteOooh, how exciting! I saw my first crevice garden in Denver, too, and I wonder how to do one here in the Pacific Northwest. I first need a dry-stack wall, but that IS in the plan one day.
ReplyDeleteGrace I hope you took a minute to check my previous post because my inspiration is a garden in Portland, I have seen some steep versions of crevice gardens which just might work for you.
DeleteThis is coming along nicely and I love the side view...very creative. Can't wait to see this garden as it continues to grow....I have to figure a way to do this...my mind is whirling now!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Shirley, Beth at Plant Postings sent me your way to look at your crevice garden -- I'd recently written a post on these. Nice job! I have a few specific spots where I'm thinking of adding this feature to my own garden in a small way.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Helen, I know I'll enjoy reading your post. It's fairly easy to do if you have the right spot and some spare stone around.
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