Anonymous
Post 06/18/2018 07:27     Subject: Are you addicted to gardening?
Don't be so judgemental
Anonymous
Post 06/18/2018 06:20     Subject: Re:Are you addicted to gardening?
Anonymous wrote:I was addicted at my first house. I transplanted shrubs, tried out many plants and annuals. I had successes and failures. It was a good way to learn about plants and landscaping.

I also learned the drawbacks: the expense and time consumption. Because you are not just buying that plant or flower. You also need, soil, fertilizer, mulch. You also need to water everyday and find a neighborhood kid to water it when you are on vacation!

When we moved to our next house, I wanted to keep it simple and only did the necessary things. Less is more. We took out all old trees and overgrown shrubs and added sod in its place. Grass is way easier to maintain than bunch of planting beds. We added a few choice plantings around the foundation.


This makes me sad! I don’t water every day—twice a week during dry spells only. Our yard is full of native perennials and vegetables. So much more gratifying than sod.
Anonymous
Post 06/17/2018 20:54     Subject: Re:Are you addicted to gardening?
Anonymous wrote:I was addicted at my first house. I transplanted shrubs, tried out many plants and annuals. I had successes and failures. It was a good way to learn about plants and landscaping.

I also learned the drawbacks: the expense and time consumption. Because you are not just buying that plant or flower. You also need, soil, fertilizer, mulch. You also need to water everyday and find a neighborhood kid to water it when you are on vacation!

When we moved to our next house, I wanted to keep it simple and only did the necessary things. Less is more. We took out all old trees and overgrown shrubs and added sod in its place. Grass is way easier to maintain than bunch of planting beds. We added a few choice plantings around the foundation.


Hmmm... have you heard of native perennials?
Anonymous
Post 06/17/2018 20:47     Subject: Re:Are you addicted to gardening?
I don't know if I would say I'm addicted, but I did get obsessed this year. Now that school is out it's harder to get anything done. I finally learned to wear long sleeves to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes.
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2018 10:42     Subject: Re:Are you addicted to gardening?
It's a wonderful addiction! I wish more of us were so inclined.
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2018 10:00     Subject: Re:Are you addicted to gardening?
I was addicted at my first house. I transplanted shrubs, tried out many plants and annuals. I had successes and failures. It was a good way to learn about plants and landscaping.

I also learned the drawbacks: the expense and time consumption. Because you are not just buying that plant or flower. You also need, soil, fertilizer, mulch. You also need to water everyday and find a neighborhood kid to water it when you are on vacation!

When we moved to our next house, I wanted to keep it simple and only did the necessary things. Less is more. We took out all old trees and overgrown shrubs and added sod in its place. Grass is way easier to maintain than bunch of planting beds. We added a few choice plantings around the foundation.
Anonymous
Post 06/14/2018 16:36     Subject: Are you addicted to gardening?
People who enjoy planting trees, shrubs, perennials, annual, and even saving a tiny seedling have a good heart.
Anonymous
Post 06/14/2018 15:05     Subject: Re:Are you addicted to gardening?
I find weeding very relaxing...
Anonymous
Post 06/14/2018 15:01     Subject: Are you addicted to gardening?
I am allergic to gardening. I grew up being used as forced labor in enormous vegetable gardens. I hate it.
Anonymous
Post 06/14/2018 14:59     Subject: Are you addicted to gardening?
I'm definitely addicted. Landscaping definitely makes a big difference, not necessarily just flowers. I don't plant many "flowers" as I plant perennial flowers that come back, but there is usually at least something flowering at one time or another.
Anonymous
Post 06/14/2018 13:45     Subject: Are you addicted to gardening?
I love it, too. There’s just something about planting a seed and watching it grow into a beautiful flower or delicious produce.

I’m amazed that few people in my neighborhood plant flowers. They make a yard look so much nicer.
Anonymous
Post 06/14/2018 13:34     Subject: Are you addicted to gardening?
It's healthy as long as you're careful with your back and use insecticide on your clothes - ticks and their nefarious diseases have never been so numerous in our area.
Anonymous
Post 06/14/2018 13:20     Subject: Are you addicted to gardening?
Because I rush straight to the Garden when I get home.
Anonymous
Post 06/14/2018 13:01     Subject: Re:Are you addicted to gardening?
What make him say you're addicted?
Anonymous
Post 06/14/2018 13:00     Subject: Are you addicted to gardening?
Spouse says that I am. I think it’s only natural. I work indoors all day and I’ve gone out of my way to make my gardens charming and beautiful.
Anyone else?