tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post2068595962841299956..comments2023-06-28T09:15:41.621-05:00Comments on Signature Gardens: Hellstrip RedemptionTonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13862726143727717921noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-13606099067952294592014-07-07T20:48:34.593-05:002014-07-07T20:48:34.593-05:00We don't have a sidewalk near the street.. We...We don't have a sidewalk near the street.. We have a sidewalk leading from the right lower part of the driveway to the house. Between the driveway and the dirt is a stone retainin<br />g wall. I am working on the area between the sidewalk, the retaining wall, and the house. The left side border of the property is bushes. I am also working on the area between the upper left side of the driveway and the bushes. heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13247945832074083202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-73973371380881089362014-03-03T12:02:21.504-06:002014-03-03T12:02:21.504-06:00For bulk compost, here are the suppliers that I ha...For bulk compost, here are the suppliers that I have used:<br />Alpine Materials 817-685-2448<br />Tex-Art Stone 817-481-9602<br />Silver Creek Materials 817-246-2426<br />Call and check per-yard price as well as delivery. Some have a higher delivery charge depending on your location.<br />Happy gardening!!Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-1805276166286167802014-02-28T21:23:20.317-06:002014-02-28T21:23:20.317-06:00I came across your blog accidentally and I am impr...I came across your blog accidentally and I am impressed! I bought my house a year ago and I am just in the beginning of the process of transforming my lawn into a garden. I can tell it will take me a while.<br /><br />It seems that we are neighbors as I live in the northern part of Euless (and I also have beautiful pictures of the winter ice!). Would you mind sharing the information about your soil supplier? I am planning to create flower beds and it looks It will be easier to have the soil/compost delivered than to buy it by a bag at a local home improvement center.<br /><br />Thank you!<br />OlenaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-57188827412269244232013-07-07T18:50:06.465-05:002013-07-07T18:50:06.465-05:00Beautiful garden and indeed, what a welcoming new ...Beautiful garden and indeed, what a welcoming new view to everyone who visits. Love it! LindaCTGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10177442713100751193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-36970103885973478192013-07-06T12:09:57.164-05:002013-07-06T12:09:57.164-05:00What a transformation! I love your design and all...What a transformation! I love your design and all those plants packed in there. I will be following the progress - can't wait to see it filled in. Heather/xericstylehttp://www.xericstyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-25013555791327924272013-06-29T12:10:08.962-05:002013-06-29T12:10:08.962-05:00That's the best before and after garden I'...That's the best before and after garden I've ever seen. I love rounded boulders and the edge work on your project is so appealing. I like the way the whole garden strip with stones and plant flows naturally in this makeover. I would be tempted to think that the hellstrip went from your least favorite to your MOST favorite part of your garden.<br />Great post.<br />David/:0)Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495040805660192347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-69887666513592790752013-06-25T22:13:08.806-05:002013-06-25T22:13:08.806-05:00It looks great, Toni! I like the use of the differ...It looks great, Toni! I like the use of the different types of rocks. Michael - Plano Prairie Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288991916201553454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-88437350223800806572013-06-25T12:30:18.774-05:002013-06-25T12:30:18.774-05:00Toni that turned out awesome! Can't wait to se...Toni that turned out awesome! Can't wait to see how it matures. :)<br />Ken and JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-54679136185133444322013-06-22T06:36:08.250-05:002013-06-22T06:36:08.250-05:00This is looking great! I can't wait to see it ...This is looking great! I can't wait to see it in another couple seasons.JCharlierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04230380488828173483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-13515577375464849702013-06-21T09:08:13.419-05:002013-06-21T09:08:13.419-05:00Thanks for your nice comment, AML! Hopefully it...Thanks for your nice comment, AML! Hopefully it will just get better as the plants mature. I'll keep everyone posted on the progress as time goes on. Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-48437580589518985192013-06-21T09:06:45.351-05:002013-06-21T09:06:45.351-05:00Thanks Steph@RW! Yes, maybe the neighbors will be...Thanks Steph@RW! Yes, maybe the neighbors will be inspired to try this too :-)Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-81793001044991135002013-06-21T09:04:51.412-05:002013-06-21T09:04:51.412-05:00So far I'm the only one in the neighborhood wh...So far I'm the only one in the neighborhood who has planted the hellstrip, but maybe I will start a trend :-)Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-25583192422915901112013-06-21T09:02:57.979-05:002013-06-21T09:02:57.979-05:00Thanks for visiting and leaving your nice comment,...Thanks for visiting and leaving your nice comment, BWF!Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-50009936095307949792013-06-21T08:54:57.280-05:002013-06-21T08:54:57.280-05:00Thanks so much, David! It was kind of a jigsaw pu...Thanks so much, David! It was kind of a jigsaw puzzle combining the plants and coordinating it with the beds on the other side of the sidewalk. The Hameln Fountain Grasses were the anchors and then placing the Zexmenia to stagger the yellow color in the new bed with the Zexmenia in the existing bed and placing the most drought tolerant plants farthest from the sprinkler heads and spacing out the different types of sedums and thymes along the edges. It all came together nicely without a plan on paper. I don't think there will be too many weed problems once everything fills in. Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-26368389430006190742013-06-21T08:44:44.668-05:002013-06-21T08:44:44.668-05:00Thanks, Scott! You did a beautiful job with your ...Thanks, Scott! You did a beautiful job with your hellstrip as well! I just couldn't wait till everything matures to post pictures; had to show it now :-) Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-48040576540705185102013-06-21T08:40:32.950-05:002013-06-21T08:40:32.950-05:00Thanks PP! I know it's a long trip down from ...Thanks PP! I know it's a long trip down from WI, but if you're ever in the area, please stop by!Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-83031807414621749822013-06-21T08:39:08.020-05:002013-06-21T08:39:08.020-05:00Thanks Holley! Truly, I have worked harder on oth...Thanks Holley! Truly, I have worked harder on other projects. This really was one of the easier jobs I've done in my garden because all the materials were just a few feet away from the project. I have the best neighbors! They were patient with the mess on the street for a few days, and they do appreciate the end result :-)Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-84876736554203890912013-06-21T08:35:39.307-05:002013-06-21T08:35:39.307-05:00Thanks GG! I always say a garden needs to look go...Thanks GG! I always say a garden needs to look good even before a single plant goes in -- good bones :-) It is so much fun when the vision in my head comes to life!Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-53792445329506416792013-06-21T08:33:14.074-05:002013-06-21T08:33:14.074-05:00Hi Sheri!! Thanks for visiting :-) Yes, finally ...Hi Sheri!! Thanks for visiting :-) Yes, finally had some time to work on my project after everyone else's. Better late than never. Had so much fun transforming your front and backyards this spring!! Can't wait to see them fill out and mature.Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-58463836739565444612013-06-21T08:30:18.894-05:002013-06-21T08:30:18.894-05:00Thank you, Lee. It's been fun meeting new fol...Thank you, Lee. It's been fun meeting new folks who were walking and driving by as I was working on the project. Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-90474151259922323512013-06-21T08:27:28.716-05:002013-06-21T08:27:28.716-05:00Thanks, Chad. I have certainly done my share of g...Thanks, Chad. I have certainly done my share of grass removal shovel by shovel in my garden over the years, but this time I hired out that portion of the project. And believe me, I really appreciate all the work those guys did to get the grass out!! I just got to do the fun stuff with compost, rocks, and plants :-) Can't wait to see your projects at your new garden.Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-75566823237547921612013-06-21T08:23:11.137-05:002013-06-21T08:23:11.137-05:00Thanks for visiting, Laurrie. Yes, now just waiti...Thanks for visiting, Laurrie. Yes, now just waiting for everything to grow and fill in so there will be less rock and mulch showing and more blooms and foliage :-)Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-33340165022531713322013-06-21T08:20:35.630-05:002013-06-21T08:20:35.630-05:00Thanks, Shirley. Lawns can have a purpose, but no...Thanks, Shirley. Lawns can have a purpose, but not in that narrow strip for sure. Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-4736343428339878142013-06-21T08:18:22.151-05:002013-06-21T08:18:22.151-05:00Thanks so much, Linda!Thanks so much, Linda!Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247599177074284311.post-87065394542867900582013-06-21T08:16:57.566-05:002013-06-21T08:16:57.566-05:00Thanks for visiting, Beth.
Actually, other than ...Thanks for visiting, Beth. <br />Actually, other than removing the grass (which I paid to have a crew do), the rest of the process was really not that difficult since everything was so close by. Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com