I started amending the soil on Saturday. Larry was complaining that the fern on one end were spreading fast enough. Well, when all they have is clay...
At any rate, while clearing the mulch and rock, I did find several root trying to push ahead. I also had some ostrich fern in pots. When I removed two of them from the pot, there was a good 14 inches worth of 'colony' wrapped around each pot. I teased them free and planted them. It should be a much fuller area in a few weeks.
I'm honestly a bit afraid of the wildflower thing. We haven't had the best of luck so far. Over the past 3 years, I"ve planted 50+ dog toothed violets. So far, I've seen all of 2 come up. Nothing so far this year.
I keep pestering him to make up his mind. His response...
We have plenty of time.
When he finally makes up his mind, my guess is that they'll be sold out for the season. And then he will get a big
I told you so!
