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Tub Garden Section: If you would like some genuine Turkish music, of an evening, consider the places mentioned above under the first section of Special Interests, namely Cumhuriyet Gazino and the garden-cafe called Marmara, below the Park Hotel.
The following plants are meant either for the pool itself or for around the edge where the ground should be damp at all times. The plants mentioned in the tub garden section (see page 148) may also be used. Unless otherwise mentioned, the terrestrial plants are hardy in Zone 5,
The marsh marigold or cowslip (Caltha palustris) blooms in early spring with bright yellow flowers on 1- to 2-foot stems with heart-shaped leaves. They like a boggy condition with plenty of huŽmus and should never dry out. They go dormant in midsummer and can be overplanted with a crop of annual summer forget-me-not (Anchusa capensis) or, if the garden is permanent, biennial forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica). Propagate from seed or division in spring.See Also The Garden Of Bulbs:Bulbs are ideal "fillers" in the garden, and are useful for providing seasonal splashes of color before disappearing into the soil to make way for other plants. Easy-to-grow favorites include crocuses, grape hyacinth, snowdrops, winter aconites and tulips. Some bulbs are also suitable for naturalizing in large patches, notably daffodils and bluebells.
The garden of bulbs shown in the plan is designed for a space about] 8 by 15 feet. There are 20 plant species so something will be in bloom 1 at all times, and by staggering the gladiolus, you'll get these flowers from midsummer on. The asparagus in the pot is a true departure from most bulb gardens, but like the caladiums and elephant ears,] the ferny stems are so attractive they belong in the arrangement.
Soil demands are not too great. The one requirement, though, is ] good drainage. Bulbs will not tolerate a location in wet soil, so be sure to mix in enough sand or locate the garden on a slight slope to make I sure water does not stand within the ground. However, during the hot summer months these plants need water as long as they are in active growth, so if rain is short, be sure you provide the water.
On The Other Hand See Water Garden Nursery:Next I ordered one white pygmy water lily, one spike rush, ai one dwarf papyrus, from a water garden nursery for spring delivery kept the number of plants low, realizing that with a tub this size it best to underplant.
Upon arrival in mid-May, the water lily went into an 8-ini plastic pot, the type with many openings on the bottom. The oth two plants went into 6-inch clay pots. Either plastic or clay pots a be used. I used 3/4 heavy garden soil and 1/4 composted manui The soil was topped with a layer of pea gravel to prevent escapii dirt from muddying the water. Each pot was then plunged into a p( of water to completely soak the soil.
Timber, brick, gravel and water have been combined to make this Japanese-style garden. The overall design consists of a series of regular geometric shapes in varying colors and textures. Water is used in three ways to produce different textures: there is still water, rippling water and spouting water. Plants are kept to a minimum. |
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