Well, I thought you might have a year or two on me but didn't want to take any chances. lol. Yes, what you are doing sounds like what I have in mind. Specimen plants. That is the term. Just came to me. They are not surrounded by bunches of other plants of various sizes, but sort of stand out on their own. And that allows heavy mulching between plants to keep down weeds.
Damien really helped today grinding up a huge pile of green stuff laced with straw. I really need to get going or he will run out of bags, carts, etc to put the grindings. We got the garage cleaned up further and the shed is really shaping up. Feel pretty good about that. We pulled the beans and kale from the raised beds. I have to process the kale and freeze for Mediterranean Kale bread. Still have peas, lettuce and tomatoes. Pulled the drip system, drained and will store for winter.
Grandboys are coming. Brendan is 15 now and his mom is in Fairbanks so I invited them for lamb chops, corn on the cob, and twice baked potatoes. Plus found a small birthday cake.
All of which has not a thing to do with dahlias. Sorry. I will have two new dahlias to post soon. Ferncliff Inspiration andddddd drat. Can't remember the name of the other. It looks a bit like Nutley Surprise, a nice soft rust color.
