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| Ferns, Mondo Grass and More.... |
From "Weekend Gardening"
episode WKG-310 |
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The rocks and flagstones are in place for the Jurassic garden. Now, let’s talk plants!
Steps1. Maureen addresses the plants to grow on the slope. Ferns are brought in! Alaskan ferns (Polystichum setiferum) naturalize well in woodland settings and grow two to three feet high and wide (figure A). Mother ferns (Asplenium bulbiferum) make really nice colonies (figure B). 2. Mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Nanus’) is great for filling in holes between the rocks (figure C).
3. For the bog area plants, horsetails (Equisetum hyemale) are added (figure D). These plants will encompass the entire bog area. 4. Golden variegated sweet flag (Acorus gramineus ‘Ogon’) is a grass that will make a great edge plant bordering the bog (figure E). 5. Frosty curls sedge (Carex albula) is planted (figure F).
Time Spent: 8 hours
RESOURCES :
Lascaux stones
Tic Toc Rocks
Website: www.tictocrocks.com
Tyrannosaurus rex skull
Skullduggery, Inc
Website: www.skullduggery.com
Moss
Moss Acres
Website: www.mossacres.com
Mulch
Whitney Farms
Website: www.whitneyfarms.com
Plants
San Gabriel Nursery and Florist
Phone: 626-286-3782
Maureen Gilmer, Horticulturalist & Author
Website: www.moplants.com
Suggested books/design software:
Gaining Ground by Maureen Gilmer
The Budget Gardener by Maureen Gilmer
Maureen Gilmer's Garden Maker Software
GUESTS :
Scott Daigre
Garden Designer/Educator
Phone: 323-462-2881
E-mail: sdaigre@aol.com
Nicholas Staddon
Azusa, CA
Website: www.monrovia.com
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