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July 15, 2011 at 12:25 PM #710703July 15, 2011 at 2:31 PM #710579
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ParticipantI don’t have figs, Brian.I have read that, some variety or another, or several, will grow in most places . Your dad’s tree will most likely get going unless it is in a terrible spot or someone is pruning it badly.
My family would only eat lots of them if they were buried in some healthy bread, or something like that….which is not a bad idea.
July 15, 2011 at 2:31 PM #709883ParticipantI don’t have figs, Brian.I have read that, some variety or another, or several, will grow in most places . Your dad’s tree will most likely get going unless it is in a terrible spot or someone is pruning it badly.
My family would only eat lots of them if they were buried in some healthy bread, or something like that….which is not a bad idea.
July 15, 2011 at 2:31 PM #710733ParticipantI don’t have figs, Brian.I have read that, some variety or another, or several, will grow in most places . Your dad’s tree will most likely get going unless it is in a terrible spot or someone is pruning it badly.
My family would only eat lots of them if they were buried in some healthy bread, or something like that….which is not a bad idea.
July 15, 2011 at 2:31 PM #711092ParticipantI don’t have figs, Brian.I have read that, some variety or another, or several, will grow in most places . Your dad’s tree will most likely get going unless it is in a terrible spot or someone is pruning it badly.
My family would only eat lots of them if they were buried in some healthy bread, or something like that….which is not a bad idea.
July 15, 2011 at 2:31 PM #709979ParticipantI don’t have figs, Brian.I have read that, some variety or another, or several, will grow in most places . Your dad’s tree will most likely get going unless it is in a terrible spot or someone is pruning it badly.
My family would only eat lots of them if they were buried in some healthy bread, or something like that….which is not a bad idea.
July 15, 2011 at 2:47 PM #710743UCGal
ParticipantWe haven’t formally relandscaped, but we’ve been slowly converting to drought tolerant plants.
We just got back from Sicily. We were struck by how many plants, trees and shrubs are the same as here… with the exception of one thing… NO lawns. Dirt or mulch between the trees and shrubs. Makes sense…we should copy this.
July 15, 2011 at 2:47 PM #709893ParticipantWe haven’t formally relandscaped, but we’ve been slowly converting to drought tolerant plants.
We just got back from Sicily. We were struck by how many plants, trees and shrubs are the same as here… with the exception of one thing… NO lawns. Dirt or mulch between the trees and shrubs. Makes sense…we should copy this.
July 15, 2011 at 2:47 PM #709989ParticipantWe haven’t formally relandscaped, but we’ve been slowly converting to drought tolerant plants.
We just got back from Sicily. We were struck by how many plants, trees and shrubs are the same as here… with the exception of one thing… NO lawns. Dirt or mulch between the trees and shrubs. Makes sense…we should copy this.
July 15, 2011 at 2:47 PM #711102ParticipantWe haven’t formally relandscaped, but we’ve been slowly converting to drought tolerant plants.
We just got back from Sicily. We were struck by how many plants, trees and shrubs are the same as here… with the exception of one thing… NO lawns. Dirt or mulch between the trees and shrubs. Makes sense…we should copy this.
July 15, 2011 at 2:47 PM #710589ParticipantWe haven’t formally relandscaped, but we’ve been slowly converting to drought tolerant plants.
We just got back from Sicily. We were struck by how many plants, trees and shrubs are the same as here… with the exception of one thing… NO lawns. Dirt or mulch between the trees and shrubs. Makes sense…we should copy this.
July 15, 2011 at 4:25 PM #710753briansd1
Guest[quote=UCGal]
We just got back from Sicily. We were struck by how many plants, trees and shrubs are the same as here… with the exception of one thing… NO lawns. Dirt or mulch between the trees and shrubs. Makes sense…we should copy this.[/quote]
Yes, good observation.
The lawn are a legacy of immigrants moving West and bringing their idea of the prairie house to California. Add to that the idea the tropical plants represent resorts and luxury (as if you are in Hawaii or some tropical resort).
I redid my dad’s backyard a few years back and took out the lawn. It takes more thought and design to create a nice yard using drought tolerant plants. The initial investment is greater and design and hardscape, but pays off over the long term in enjoyment, low maintenance and water savings.
The Italians make great use of interior courtyards as living space. Behind a nondescript door facing the street could lie a beautiful interior courtyard and mansion.
July 15, 2011 at 4:25 PM #710599Guest[quote=UCGal]
We just got back from Sicily. We were struck by how many plants, trees and shrubs are the same as here… with the exception of one thing… NO lawns. Dirt or mulch between the trees and shrubs. Makes sense…we should copy this.[/quote]
Yes, good observation.
The lawn are a legacy of immigrants moving West and bringing their idea of the prairie house to California. Add to that the idea the tropical plants represent resorts and luxury (as if you are in Hawaii or some tropical resort).
I redid my dad’s backyard a few years back and took out the lawn. It takes more thought and design to create a nice yard using drought tolerant plants. The initial investment is greater and design and hardscape, but pays off over the long term in enjoyment, low maintenance and water savings.
The Italians make great use of interior courtyards as living space. Behind a nondescript door facing the street could lie a beautiful interior courtyard and mansion.
July 15, 2011 at 4:25 PM #709999Guest[quote=UCGal]
We just got back from Sicily. We were struck by how many plants, trees and shrubs are the same as here… with the exception of one thing… NO lawns. Dirt or mulch between the trees and shrubs. Makes sense…we should copy this.[/quote]
Yes, good observation.
The lawn are a legacy of immigrants moving West and bringing their idea of the prairie house to California. Add to that the idea the tropical plants represent resorts and luxury (as if you are in Hawaii or some tropical resort).
I redid my dad’s backyard a few years back and took out the lawn. It takes more thought and design to create a nice yard using drought tolerant plants. The initial investment is greater and design and hardscape, but pays off over the long term in enjoyment, low maintenance and water savings.
The Italians make great use of interior courtyards as living space. Behind a nondescript door facing the street could lie a beautiful interior courtyard and mansion.
July 15, 2011 at 4:25 PM #711112Guest[quote=UCGal]
We just got back from Sicily. We were struck by how many plants, trees and shrubs are the same as here… with the exception of one thing… NO lawns. Dirt or mulch between the trees and shrubs. Makes sense…we should copy this.[/quote]
Yes, good observation.
The lawn are a legacy of immigrants moving West and bringing their idea of the prairie house to California. Add to that the idea the tropical plants represent resorts and luxury (as if you are in Hawaii or some tropical resort).
I redid my dad’s backyard a few years back and took out the lawn. It takes more thought and design to create a nice yard using drought tolerant plants. The initial investment is greater and design and hardscape, but pays off over the long term in enjoyment, low maintenance and water savings.
The Italians make great use of interior courtyards as living space. Behind a nondescript door facing the street could lie a beautiful interior courtyard and mansion.
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