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I'll start it off, and it's why I thought of the subject.
Today I pressure washed my rock garden. Yep, for real... I live in Seattle, and all of the rocks had either moss or algae growing on them. They were all a dark green, and didn't look that nice. Don't get me wrong, I love moss and dark green rocks by a stream look great. But as a rock garden? My colorful rocks had turned into a big pile of green that lacked any interest or definition.
I was pressure washing the patio to get ready to put out the grill and patio furniture. My rock garden is next to it, and it's not very big. So I figured why not give it a try? I did and I think it looks a lot better!
So that's mine. I pressure wash the rock garden! (Or at least I have once. Not sure when I'll do it again....)
The end result:
If you look closely, you can see the algae on the large white rock in the center. Looks like I missed some and need to do a bit more. Couldn't really see it until they dried off. At one point, all of the rocks were that color!
The train wind spinner is a gift from the grandsons, so it gets a place of honor front and center.
What to do with 2 trunks on a dead ash tree!
I created a trellis to grow Virginia Creeper and a Clematis.
I used bamboo stakes....drilled 2 inch holes every 6-7 inches all the way up bothe trunks....inserted and bent the stakes to fit into the holes....
Planted a bergenia in the rotted base of the trunks....It works for me!
What to do with 2 trunks on a dead ash tree!
I created a trellis to grow Virginia Creeper and a Clematis.
I used bamboo stakes....drilled 2 inch holes every 6-7 inches all the way up bothe trunks....inserted and bent the stakes to fit into the holes....
Planted a bergenia in the rotted base of the trunks....It works for me!
I don't have any pictures, so I'll have to add them later. We purchased approximately 7 Acres last here. That have been abused as a dump for the last 20 years, with people dumping especially storm debris. There is a huge oak tree that had been cut up and dumped. The center of it is mostly Hollow. I am using it to make planners for my bromeliad. I will be sure to add pictures as soon as I can get back over there and take them. I am also used all the debris from Docks & Decks that were dumped, and have begun making compost bins and raised beds
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