Gardening, Lawn Care, and Landscaping

[finesse]

I am supposed to get at least 224 bare root plants tomorrow. Generally you get a few more than you order. I have 200 Alleghany spurge that are great ground cover and that I hope will stabilize a slope that I've cut all the wisteria and Japanese honeysuckle off of. It's a native pachysandra that doesn't grow out of control like the Chinese one does. I also have a dozen doll's-eyes and a dozen smooth Solomon's seal coming. I know what I'm doing this weekend.

 

[UNCatTech]

I am supposed to get at least 224 bare root plants tomorrow. Generally you get a few more than you order. I have 200 Alleghany spurge that are great ground cover and that I hope will stabilize a slope that I've cut all the wisteria and Japanese honeysuckle off of. It's a native pachysandra that doesn't grow out of control like the Chinese one does. I also have a dozen doll's-eyes and a dozen smooth Solomon's seal coming. I know what I'm doing this weekend.

Where do you order bulk like that?

 

[UNCatTech]

Here's my native azalea in all is glory.

 

[finesse]

Where do you order bill like that?

Native Plants & Wildflowers for your Garden | Todd's Native Nursery

Todd's native nursery is a online retailer specializing in wildflowers,native plants,perennials,ferns,and more at competitive prices.We offer a wide selection of top quality wildflower bulbs and rhizoms,as well as seedlings and ground covers

toddsnativenursery.com

 

[finesse]

There are huge numbers of sites to go to. I'd rather find garden plugs instead of bare roots. They're a compromise between bare root and potted. They have a better success rate than the bare root and not as expensive as potted. It's just that there's a lot you can't find that way when it comes to the rarer plants. Michiana, Blazing Star Nurseries, and The Pollen Nation all are good sources of those plugs that I've actually used.

 

[UNCatTech]

I've stopped paying a lawn service to fertilize my lawn. Now i have to figure out when to apply things. I was late on the pre emergent. Now I have to figure out the next step and his to kill some weeds without killing the grass.

 

[aGDevil2k]

I've stopped paying a lawn service to fertilize my lawn. Now i have to figure out when to apply things. I was late on the pre emergent. Now I have to figure out the next step and his to kill some weeds without killing the grass.

What kind of grass

 

[finesse]

I got about 160 plants in the ground yesterday. Have about 80 more to do as soon as it warms up a little more.

 

[aGDevil2k]

I got about 160 plants in the ground yesterday. Have about 80 more to do as soon as it warms up a little more.

I think the warm is officially here

 

[finesse]

These are shade plants. I'd just as soon it be a bit warmer for those.

 

[UNCatTech]

What kind of grass

Bermuda

 

[UNCatTech]

I got about 160 plants in the ground yesterday. Have about 80 more to do as soon as it warms up a little more.

You are dedicated.

I did mow the yard yesterday.

I purchased a cherry tree today, now to figure out where to plant it.

 

[finesse]

You are dedicated.

I did mow the yard yesterday.

I purchased a cherry tree today, now to figure out where to plant it.

Just finished getting the rest of them in the ground. Only one more big order coming and it's less than a quarter the size.

 

[finesse]

I did say big order, didn't I? I just got three Carolina allspice trees (bare root) delivered to me and got a notice that my four dwarf crested irises are being shipped.

 

[aGDevil2k]

Bermuda

Ah. Quinclorac may be a good one to use

 

[UNCatTech]

I found this plant in the woods behind my house a year or two ago. It had the base and one piece in each direction. ChatGPT says it's a Prickly Pear Cactus.

It seems happy this year, finally. All of the little plugs will be yellow flowers in a week or so.

 

[finesse]

I found this plant in the woods behind my house a year or two ago. It had the base and one piece in each direction. ChatGPT says it's a Prickly Pear Cactus.

It seems happy this year, finally. All of the little plugs will be yellow flowers in a week or so.

Yep. Used to see them down in the coastal plains all the time. Seemed like the further south you went, the more you had.

 

[UNCatTech]

I've started using ChatGPT to identify some plants that I don't know what are. I dropped in this picture with multiple to see how it handled it. Here's the results.




That’s a beautiful setup you’ve got there—seriously, that red really pops

Japanese Maple (centerpiece)​

The tree is a Japanese maple (Acer palmatum)—likely a red-leaf cultivar like Bloodgood or similar.

Why it stands out:

• That deep red color is natural (not seasonal stress)
• Delicate, lacy leaves give it that soft, elegant look
• Perfect focal point for a garden bed like yours

Care tips:

• Prefers morning sun, afternoon shade (especially in Georgia heat)
• Keep soil moist but well-drained
• Light pruning only—mostly to shape or remove dead branches

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Irises (foreground)​

The tall plants with sword-like leaves and pink/purple blooms are Bearded Irises.

What to know:

• They’re perennials—they’ll come back every year
• Bloom in spring, then the foliage sticks around
• Love full sun and well-drained soil

Pro tip: Every 3–4 years, divide them to keep blooms strong.

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Creeping Phlox (low purple flowers)​

Those bright purple clusters hugging the ground are Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata).

Why they’re great:

• Form a colorful carpet in spring
• Excellent for edging and filling gaps
• Very low maintenance

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Overall design (quick thought)​

You’ve actually nailed a classic layered look:

• Tall focal point (Japanese maple)
• Mid-height bloomers (irises)
• Low ground cover (phlox)

It’s balanced, colorful, and easy to maintain. Honestly, it looks like something out of a landscaping catalog.

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If you want, I can suggest a couple additions to extend color into summer/fall so something is always blooming around that maple

 

[gtyellowjacket]

I've started using ChatGPT to identify some plants that I don't know what are. I dropped in this picture with multiple to see how it handled it. Here's the results.




That’s a beautiful setup you’ve got there—seriously, that red really pops

Japanese Maple (centerpiece)​

The tree is a Japanese maple (Acer palmatum)—likely a red-leaf cultivar like Bloodgood or similar.

Why it stands out:

• That deep red color is natural (not seasonal stress)
• Delicate, lacy leaves give it that soft, elegant look
• Perfect focal point for a garden bed like yours

Care tips:

• Prefers morning sun, afternoon shade (especially in Georgia heat)
• Keep soil moist but well-drained
• Light pruning only—mostly to shape or remove dead branches

---

Irises (foreground)​

The tall plants with sword-like leaves and pink/purple blooms are Bearded Irises.

What to know:

• They’re perennials—they’ll come back every year
• Bloom in spring, then the foliage sticks around
• Love full sun and well-drained soil

Pro tip: Every 3–4 years, divide them to keep blooms strong.

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Creeping Phlox (low purple flowers)​

Those bright purple clusters hugging the ground are Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata).

Why they’re great:

• Form a colorful carpet in spring
• Excellent for edging and filling gaps
• Very low maintenance

---

Overall design (quick thought)​

You’ve actually nailed a classic layered look:

• Tall focal point (Japanese maple)
• Mid-height bloomers (irises)
• Low ground cover (phlox)

It’s balanced, colorful, and easy to maintain. Honestly, it looks like something out of a landscaping catalog.

---

If you want, I can suggest a couple additions to extend color into summer/fall so something is always blooming around that maple

I've started using chatGPT for my lawn care. Your earlier question about when to fertilize and what to use is exactly what I use chatGPT for. It seems very confident when it gives me answers. We'll see if it's right or if it hallucinated in a couple of seasons.