I'm The Goofy Gardener

Welcome to my new blog!

I want to have a nice garden like those I see in the neighborhood. I'm petrified I'm going to plant something that is going to overtake the entire landscaping bed - either by being a "creeper" or it will just grow up huge and block all the other plants.

Also, I can't seem to find all the information I'm interested in on any one site. I figured I'd use this blog as a place to combine and present all my research and acquire tips from more experienced gardeners.

I also like to tell stories so it won't all be this is this and that is that. As it says over in my sidebar, I will also share my success stories and my adventures. If you've read my other blog (http://www.lifemakesmelaugh.blogspot.com/), you will get a good taste of my sense of humor. I'm sure I'll have just as many stories about my gardening adventures.


Here's my first "plant" entry:

Category	Grass
Common Name	Monkey Grass Lily Turf
Formal Name	Liriope Muscari
Description	The muscari species appears as a grasslike clump, which can either be solid green or verigated (my preference). In late summer, stalks of showy flowers begin to appear with berries following.

Uses	Edging in planting beds & walk-ways
Light Requirements	Full Sun Partial Sun (preferred) Partial Shade (preferred)
Soil Requirements	Well drained
Water Requirements	Regular watering is necessary
Height	12 to 18 inches
Spread	about 12 inches
Growing Zone	5+
Manicuring or Pruning	Mow or clip plants close to the ground in early spring before the first new sprouts appear.
Fertilization	Does not need regular fertilization
Growth Cycle	Can be evergreen in the south. In mid US, shoots begin to appear in April and look pretty nice thru September. That first frost makes the leaves fall flat (like a really bad hair day).
Bloom Time	August & September
Bloom Color	Stalks of purple, lavender, blue, white or pink
Propagation	Divide in early spring
Maintenance Level	Low
Special Features	Produces Berries
Known Issues	Rabbits think it is candy