Going Green
Landscaping by default15 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
Hooray! I get to be reviewer # 15!!
So let me get this straight, at Emerald Estates, they want you to go green by not having green lawns and weeds? That would be okay by me.
I would prefer a rock garden except that here everything grows - we have so much rain - trees grow like weeds. Sigh. No pesticides allowed either because it could get into our water supply - the lake!
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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Hooray! I get to be reviewer # 15!!
So let me get this straight, at Emerald Estates, they want you to go green by not having green lawns and weeds? That would be okay by me.
I would prefer a rock garden except that here everything grows - we have so much rain - trees grow like weeds. Sigh. No pesticides allowed either because it could get into our water supply - the lake!
Comment Written 21-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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With tongue in eponymous cheek, I dub my grass-challenged grounds "Emerald Estates," wherein I, Empress of all things weedy, spend my days meticulously deferring yardwork, so as to bequeath the privilege to the owner who succeeds me subsequent to my passing to the fallow pastures of the netherworld.
Thanks for the virtual blue! Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Wendy G
Hello, Elizabeth, I do enjoy your sense of humour, and this piece of writing has more twists and turns than a cut rattlesnake (to use an Australian idiom)! very much enjoyed it!
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2020
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Hello, Elizabeth, I do enjoy your sense of humour, and this piece of writing has more twists and turns than a cut rattlesnake (to use an Australian idiom)! very much enjoyed it!
Comment Written 20-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2020
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You are quick, Wendy! Pleased you enjoyed this. I aim to amuse--glad I hit the funny bone. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Mary Vigasin
With this draught, we do not have green lawns anymore if we are waiting for rain. Anyway, you are right about those green green lawns, I have a neighbor who just has a small patch and it is the greenest in the street. when they treat the lawn little signs go up that a chemical is used. I do not think the animals can read.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2020
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With this draught, we do not have green lawns anymore if we are waiting for rain. Anyway, you are right about those green green lawns, I have a neighbor who just has a small patch and it is the greenest in the street. when they treat the lawn little signs go up that a chemical is used. I do not think the animals can read.
Comment Written 14-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2020
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Good point! Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I enjoyed your informative post, Liz. You covered the topic well. I like the bold phrases for emphasis. I understand all the implications of having a perfectly manicured lawn--the cost, the work, the sprays etc. I like your idea presented at the end. I agree with you about weeds--what is a weed in certainly influenced by the individual's preferences. It seems that many in a neighborhood are in competition to have the greenest lawn free from any weed or inconsistency in height etc of the blades of grass. I have seen some xerioscaping lawns that use very little or no water. Some are ok, and others return to their natural state after a while if not taken care of properly.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2020
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I enjoyed your informative post, Liz. You covered the topic well. I like the bold phrases for emphasis. I understand all the implications of having a perfectly manicured lawn--the cost, the work, the sprays etc. I like your idea presented at the end. I agree with you about weeds--what is a weed in certainly influenced by the individual's preferences. It seems that many in a neighborhood are in competition to have the greenest lawn free from any weed or inconsistency in height etc of the blades of grass. I have seen some xerioscaping lawns that use very little or no water. Some are ok, and others return to their natural state after a while if not taken care of properly.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 13-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2020
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Jan--So pleased that you engage with the piece and take the time to tell me! Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Alaskastory
"Going Green" is a treat to hear a little more about grass in lawns, a garden with guarded plants, and weeds that are considered most desirable in a spot or two. I appreciated your telling facts and general comments.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2020
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"Going Green" is a treat to hear a little more about grass in lawns, a garden with guarded plants, and weeds that are considered most desirable in a spot or two. I appreciated your telling facts and general comments.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2020
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Glad you liked the piece--stop by anytime! Cheers. LIZ
Comment from estory
Explaining the phenomenon of lawns and gardening through dictionary definitions with those little humorous pieces of personality thrown in allows us to compare our success in maintaining our lawns. It certainly is a struggle, a never ending battle. Cudos for not using chemical fertilizers and weed killers. I try to stay as organic as possible. Nature is kind of good at taking care of itself, but you have to balance it out if you want those 'planned spaces'. estory
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2020
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Explaining the phenomenon of lawns and gardening through dictionary definitions with those little humorous pieces of personality thrown in allows us to compare our success in maintaining our lawns. It certainly is a struggle, a never ending battle. Cudos for not using chemical fertilizers and weed killers. I try to stay as organic as possible. Nature is kind of good at taking care of itself, but you have to balance it out if you want those 'planned spaces'. estory
Comment Written 12-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2020
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Hello again--so pleased this gave you plant food for thought! Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Susan Larson
Having had much experience with weeds, I have in my old age come to consider ANYTHING green is good, especially after my daylilies die back and the weeds remain, providing a nice green contrast to our dry creek bed. What waste money on them? They eventually die back as well. Thanks for the laughs and the education!
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2020
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Having had much experience with weeds, I have in my old age come to consider ANYTHING green is good, especially after my daylilies die back and the weeds remain, providing a nice green contrast to our dry creek bed. What waste money on them? They eventually die back as well. Thanks for the laughs and the education!
Comment Written 11-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2020
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Thanks, Susan, for the lovely ssssssurprise! Stop by anytime! Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Sanku
I enjoyed reading this .I totally support the 'weed'theory of yours. Weed is an unwanted plant ,then any plant growing wild becomes a weed? Your selection of definition is fun.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2020
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I enjoyed reading this .I totally support the 'weed'theory of yours. Weed is an unwanted plant ,then any plant growing wild becomes a weed? Your selection of definition is fun.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2020
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Thanks for stopping by. Glad you got a chuckle. I had a blast with this! Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
The British have the reputation of having the best gardens in the world. The greenest lawn, colourful borders all year long, created in an apparantly unstructured fashion. I also adhere to the 'a weed is a valuable plant in the wrong location' belief, which actually adds significantly to the "English country garden."
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2020
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The British have the reputation of having the best gardens in the world. The greenest lawn, colourful borders all year long, created in an apparantly unstructured fashion. I also adhere to the 'a weed is a valuable plant in the wrong location' belief, which actually adds significantly to the "English country garden."
Comment Written 11-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2020
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Good thing I'm not British--I'd have been shipped out long since for crimes against gardens. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Carlos' girl
Brilliante. yes, this is a most excellent poem which i enjoyed to the utmost. you have the legalese down cold, your command of the law is hilarious and impressive. you should be a barrister.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2020
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Brilliante. yes, this is a most excellent poem which i enjoyed to the utmost. you have the legalese down cold, your command of the law is hilarious and impressive. you should be a barrister.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2020
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Thanks for the lovely ssssssurprise! You are quick--I just posted this! Cheers. LIZ
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i loved this poem
