tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post5290256063809311779..comments2024-03-16T22:08:36.509-05:00Comments on Rock-Oak-Deer: October 9th, Before and AfterShirley Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-7986425165538603772011-10-19T09:23:42.393-05:002011-10-19T09:23:42.393-05:00Thanks Pam, I hope so too.Thanks Pam, I hope so too.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-62311950325062797432011-10-14T01:27:53.277-05:002011-10-14T01:27:53.277-05:00There's drought-tolerant and then there's ...There's drought-tolerant and then there's drought-tolerant. This summer really illustrated the difference to us central Texas gardeners, didn't it? Your mountain laurel looks great, and you've made smart substitutions for the plants that didn't succeed. Let's hope (against hope) that next fall looks much greener.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-39699568748356790832011-10-13T09:21:31.277-05:002011-10-13T09:21:31.277-05:00Cyndi - Thank you, the mountain laurel has been th...Cyndi - Thank you, the mountain laurel has been there about 20 years and is a show stopper when in bloom.<br /><br />Kim - So nice to hear from you and find another blogger just up the road.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-14721414019573016342011-10-12T22:16:20.582-05:002011-10-12T22:16:20.582-05:00Glad to have found your blog. I live in Spring Bra...Glad to have found your blog. I live in Spring Branch just north of San Antonio and I started my blog in May 2011. Like you, I began my blog with after photos that looked like before photos! I love Texas, the weather is going to get better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-61899413314435696342011-10-11T07:05:30.266-05:002011-10-11T07:05:30.266-05:00How fantastic are your oaks and mountain laurel, t...How fantastic are your oaks and mountain laurel, though? Your lot has good bones - I look forward to seeing more of it! CyndiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-56220892342200868572011-10-09T21:30:37.500-05:002011-10-09T21:30:37.500-05:00Thank you greggo, your previous comment never show...Thank you greggo, your previous comment never showed up. I'm glad this one did because I certainly appreciate your input.<br /><br />The recharge zone has had up to 8" in some spots so we're catching up pretty fast.<br /><br />Stay tuned....the next post is Rainbow Gardens on Bandera Rd. which looks amazing. The Thousand Oaks store should be the following week.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-64815117422036978152011-10-09T20:56:16.785-05:002011-10-09T20:56:16.785-05:00I talked to my son who lives in San Antonio, they ...I talked to my son who lives in San Antonio, they said they've received 2" of rain. awesome. I left a comment on your last post, don't know what happened to it however. Good to see a San Antonio blogger.greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-91236092489508536872011-10-09T16:21:28.876-05:002011-10-09T16:21:28.876-05:00Thanks DD, it's my first post showing the work...Thanks DD, it's my first post showing the work we've done here so good to know I've learned a few things.<br /><br />Yes, I do see those trees as sculpture against the house and try to keep sight lines open.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-17071098714798285112011-10-09T15:37:11.724-05:002011-10-09T15:37:11.724-05:00Great before-after comparison, and good substituti...Great before-after comparison, and good substitutions...and you've got sculpture. I hear you on drought and heat affecting Salvia greggii (or most other Salvia I know)!Desert Dweller / David C.http://desertedge.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com