Foreground middle ground and background. You’ve mastered that in a fantastic way. I was taught that in art class 40 years ago ! All your rock beds, shrub and flower beds are scaled to perfection. I think you were taught the same in your art classes.
Thanks Kevin! I really enjoy your videos. You’re in a colder zone than me and i find it really interesting and enlightening some of the techniques you use. I really appreciate your use of so many interesting evergreens. I always stop by for a visit when you post something. I like that you have a nurseryman’s understanding of plants and their growth. Your landscape looks great. I’d love to see a drone view one day if ever play with that toy. Keep it coming!
Glad you are enjoying the videos. Great to hear! I’ve been going back and forth on getting a drone. I also think it would be a great way to highlight/share mine, and other gardens. Maybe you’ve convinced me 😊. Thanks for the nice comments!
Hello, Kevin! Interesting video, thank you. It gave me some ideas about what to do with my much younger junipers. I hope you don't mind me asking about that pinus aristata specimen to the left of the juniper. Is it a Sherwood Compact variety? How long has it been in your garden to reach this size? Thank you in advance!
It’s Joe’s Bess Bristlecone Pine, Pinus longaeva ‘Joe’s Bess”. I believe it was about half that size when I planted it in 2016 (maybe 2017). I have a Sherwood Compact in another area and this variety is definitely growing slower and holding that nice tight shape.
@gardenhike, thank you for the reply. I'm debating adding P. Longaeva Sherwood Compact to my garden and trying to get as much information as possible. It would be great to see a pine tour from your garden if you ever feel like telling about your experience with Pinus genus. I really enjoyed your spuce tour!
Great idea on a pine video. Thanks. I’ll plan on that for next season. Below is a link to a video where I briefly showed the Sherwood Compact I have growing (at about the 4:30 point). th-cam.com/video/kFpz4ZQ5BoI/w-d-xo.html
Yes, spreading junipers will work, but keep in mind they need a lot of sun for long term success. On a steep slope, you may want to consider a faster growing shrub with a strong rhizome or suckering habit. Sumac, Dogwood and Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla) come to mind. Or use a combination of Juniper and other plants.
Thanks! I'm avoiding honeysuckle, but will look at the others you mentioned in combination with some riprap to reduce erosion as much as possible.@@gardenhike
Your garden is fantastic
Foreground middle ground and background. You’ve mastered that in a fantastic way. I was taught that in art class 40 years ago ! All your rock beds, shrub and flower beds are scaled to perfection. I think you were taught the same in your art classes.
Looks great, good ideas. Very inspiring Kevin. Look forward to next video. Thank you
Really interesting video on junipers, rocks and displaying plants to their best advantage. Keep ‘em coming!
Thanks Kevin! I really enjoy your videos. You’re in a colder zone than me and i find it really interesting and enlightening some of the techniques you use. I really appreciate your use of so many interesting evergreens. I always stop by for a visit when you post something. I like that you have a nurseryman’s understanding of plants and their growth. Your landscape looks great. I’d love to see a drone view one day if ever play with that toy. Keep it coming!
Glad you are enjoying the videos. Great to hear! I’ve been going back and forth on getting a drone. I also think it would be a great way to highlight/share mine, and other gardens. Maybe you’ve convinced me 😊. Thanks for the nice comments!
Looks great! I love your videos and all of your creative ideas!
Beautiful work!
Wow, it looks great! : )
Very nice.
Looks good
Looks fantastic. I'm going to try this too!!
Clever fix.
Hello, Kevin! Interesting video, thank you. It gave me some ideas about what to do with my much younger junipers.
I hope you don't mind me asking about that pinus aristata specimen to the left of the juniper. Is it a Sherwood Compact variety? How long has it been in your garden to reach this size? Thank you in advance!
It’s Joe’s Bess Bristlecone Pine, Pinus longaeva ‘Joe’s Bess”. I believe it was about half that size when I planted it in 2016 (maybe 2017). I have a Sherwood Compact in another area and this variety is definitely growing slower and holding that nice tight shape.
@gardenhike, thank you for the reply. I'm debating adding P. Longaeva Sherwood Compact to my garden and trying to get as much information as possible. It would be great to see a pine tour from your garden if you ever feel like telling about your experience with Pinus genus. I really enjoyed your spuce tour!
Great idea on a pine video. Thanks. I’ll plan on that for next season. Below is a link to a video where I briefly showed the Sherwood Compact I have growing (at about the 4:30 point).
th-cam.com/video/kFpz4ZQ5BoI/w-d-xo.html
Are these good for erosion control on a steep slope? I'm in the new zone 7a.
Yes, spreading junipers will work, but keep in mind they need a lot of sun for long term success. On a steep slope, you may want to consider a faster growing shrub with a strong rhizome or suckering habit. Sumac, Dogwood and Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla) come to mind. Or use a combination of Juniper and other plants.
Thanks! I'm avoiding honeysuckle, but will look at the others you mentioned in combination with some riprap to reduce erosion as much as possible.@@gardenhike