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SATURDAY 6th August: Another scorcher


Crinkly

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Too hot to walk again, I am afraid. :(

So I went outside, while the mutts were snoozing, and took these.  As you can see, the snails got to the hosta in the end, and the ferns have done beautifully and are self seeding in the concrete cracks :).  And there are no more monsters down the side passage. :roflmao:

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I intended to scrape out all the moss, but the more I look at it, the more I like it.  It makes the passage greener and less harshly concrete, doesn't it?  More natural.  I think the ferns would prefer to be growing near moss. ;)

However, my little garden tour made me realise how much weeding I need to do out in the gravel, and under my palms!  the rain last week, and the sun this week has made them all explode!  Will try and get some done this evening, when it is a bit cooler.

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Missysmom

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Oh your plants are gorgeous and yes the moss is a great addition! I don't think I've seen ferns so big and gorgeous, super job Jo! And Sooo glad the monsters are gone! :D

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Marlene

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I LOVE ferns.  You need some of the Wood Violets I have........(except that they're invasive).  They are growing among the pebbles in the backyard under the Fuschias and Hydrangeas and Rhodies.

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Summerangel

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They do look very pretty down the passage. I like the way you've made the most of a shady spot. ? 

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Sophie's Haven

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Your ferns are doing great..........due to lack of rain here I have been keeping my dish water to water my porch ferns and they love it......they are so big and lush looking..........it is extra work but so worth it.  And keep the Moss.......I don't know what my wild violets are called they are so invasive that I can't get rid of them...sure wish I could send some your way.........

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Well the leaves are still on your Hosta! still looking good..not over here..snails ate them all..they didn`t have a chance this year the hosta`s...love your verns and the moss! is a keeper..so lovely all together..I find it hard to garden with shadowplants..

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Summerangel

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4 hours ago, Marlene said:

I'm pretty sure the word Hosta is Latin for snail food.

Haha I'm sure you're right! :D

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