tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post5646315223919864272..comments2024-03-16T22:08:36.509-05:00Comments on Rock-Oak-Deer: Visting Xericstyle GardenShirley Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-48884966817209311702013-06-05T08:06:22.040-05:002013-06-05T08:06:22.040-05:00It is really incredible what these guys have done,...It is really incredible what these guys have done, all while dealing with major home renovations, and 2 tweeny adorables. I can't decide what's more impressive, Heather's grand, decisive vision, or the energy that moves her through her plans into reality. I love seeing this!! Congratulations Heather, so happy for all you've accomplished, garden-wise, and professionally. You're a great role model!Sqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17591849659079154619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-59675325348151898962013-05-23T17:07:00.366-05:002013-05-23T17:07:00.366-05:00Another outstanding xeric-style garden. My eye cou...Another outstanding xeric-style garden. My eye couldn't help but notice the creeping germander blooming away. I planted this last year and it quickly became a favorite. Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-37807222980248572132013-05-23T10:28:30.831-05:002013-05-23T10:28:30.831-05:00That is an important point, that she had to first ...That is an important point, that she had to first embrace a very different gardening style and then learn a lot about unfamiliar plants quickly.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-60716583969004777912013-05-23T10:26:51.202-05:002013-05-23T10:26:51.202-05:00You would both enjoy meeting and touring her garde...You would both enjoy meeting and touring her garden.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-59385351704230383692013-05-23T07:13:19.809-05:002013-05-23T07:13:19.809-05:00Wow she is far from home and different landscaping...Wow she is far from home and different landscaping..nice to see her embrace her natural surroundings...it is stunning to see this type of landscaping coming from a cold climate but it is lovely and once grown in will be amazing...I loved the container.Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-56659777570263154122013-05-22T22:43:42.880-05:002013-05-22T22:43:42.880-05:00Heather is creating such a liveable outdoor space ...Heather is creating such a liveable outdoor space for her family. I love it and hope to be able to see it in person myself one day.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-67744731077791811302013-05-21T23:03:15.863-05:002013-05-21T23:03:15.863-05:00I use a thick shredded wood mulch or river rock gr...I use a thick shredded wood mulch or river rock gravel to help keep them under control.<br /><br />Weeds are present in a lawn too and have to be dealt with either way since they are a problem in most landscaping styles. Even with the weeding, I spend less time on maintenance now than on a lawn of similar size at our last house.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-30272279760834645412013-05-21T21:59:26.131-05:002013-05-21T21:59:26.131-05:00What a beautiful house and garden. I so want to d...What a beautiful house and garden. I so want to do something like that with my yard; I just can't figure out how you both keep the weeds from popping up in your xeriscaped areas.Martihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03559847090671071342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-26727820493945675422013-05-21T18:07:11.447-05:002013-05-21T18:07:11.447-05:00Thank you all for your lovely comments, I know Hea...Thank you all for your lovely comments, I know Heather has enjoyed reading them too.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-37146082105041491092013-05-21T11:10:45.138-05:002013-05-21T11:10:45.138-05:00I've been reading Heather's blog for a whi...I've been reading Heather's blog for a while. She has done a wonderful job there.<br />Nice to see it through your lens, too.Linda/patchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639872362919575736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-23855596259727541392013-05-21T10:04:03.013-05:002013-05-21T10:04:03.013-05:00I dearly love what Heather and hubby are doing wit...I dearly love what Heather and hubby are doing with their spacious landscape. No little narrow beds along the fence that a lot of us start out with. What a vision! I really like the colors and design shown in the front door photo and the hand print on the gate. What is the grass by the mailbox? It picks up the dark color of the house trim perfectly Bravo! >> Everything!Ragnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-13663599835288959982013-05-20T22:17:39.575-05:002013-05-20T22:17:39.575-05:00I LOVE it Heather! So proud...you did an amazing ...I LOVE it Heather! So proud...you did an amazing job, and I cannot wait to see is sister!!!! xoxoxoxo You are SO talented!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525157860945074916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-22204693830279678102013-05-20T22:16:20.861-05:002013-05-20T22:16:20.861-05:00Heather!!! My sister.... so PROUD of what you ha...Heather!!! My sister.... so PROUD of what you have accomplished! It is truly amazing! I LOVE it, and can't wait to visit... I only wish I had 1/2 your talent, and drive for my yard! xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525157860945074916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-1689737179840203782013-05-20T22:13:10.919-05:002013-05-20T22:13:10.919-05:00Heather and Brett clearly do not require sleep! A...Heather and Brett clearly do not require sleep! An amazing amount of work that continues and a beautiful garden! Thanks for sharing it! Gotta go check out Heather's blog!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-82431104277736200952013-05-20T19:12:38.025-05:002013-05-20T19:12:38.025-05:00Beautiful job Heather and Brett! Can't wait to...Beautiful job Heather and Brett! Can't wait to see it all in person!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07188408918354157193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-41982513443053100222013-05-20T13:32:48.316-05:002013-05-20T13:32:48.316-05:00I have enjoyed instant friendship with other garde...I have enjoyed instant friendship with other gardeners upon introduction. Blogging really helps to set the stage, doesn't it? Heather bears a striking resemblance to Superwoman, with all she has accomplished. I'm sure you will be back to record her garden's progress.rickihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-13271049710982671372013-05-20T08:47:59.077-05:002013-05-20T08:47:59.077-05:00Beautiful landscaping. I am amazed all she has do...Beautiful landscaping. I am amazed all she has done in seemingly such a short period of time! How fun that you could immediately feel like old friends. HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-13487159894874225822013-05-19T23:00:02.299-05:002013-05-19T23:00:02.299-05:00Heather has really transformed her home and garden...Heather has really transformed her home and garden in a short amount of time. I wish my projects moved along so quickly. Thanks for another great tour.Michael - Plano Prairie Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288991916201553454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-35420189052338576862013-05-19T20:11:59.735-05:002013-05-19T20:11:59.735-05:00You captured her garden well...I hope to share my ...You captured her garden well...I hope to share my take on it ASAP. Great DC action shots, and so glad you didn't post me talking with my hands! Good times and what a skillful use of color she does, to be sure.David C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16897398037657414471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-44278780647531095282013-05-19T18:03:30.605-05:002013-05-19T18:03:30.605-05:00I felt like I knew you before you rang the doorbel...I felt like I knew you before you rang the doorbell too, Shirley. Thank you so much for coming over and spending time with me, I learned so much and I appreciate all that you shared with me. I had a wonderful time. Thank you also for all your kind words! Looking forward to our next visit already!!!! David looks like we put him in a "time out" by the front door...heeeeeeeeee! CAN'T WAIT to see your garden in person too!Heather/xericstylehttp://www.xericstyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-89939264603106520912013-05-19T16:54:29.924-05:002013-05-19T16:54:29.924-05:00I so admire what Heather and her husband have done...I so admire what Heather and her husband have done with their home and yard. Their neighbors must be thrilled! I've never seen the galvanized pieces filled with plants. Very cool! Steph@RamblingWrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747425786972900993noreply@blogger.com