Bambi Strikes Again!

I went out to the west side of our property today and was greeted by my five year old bald cypress. Instead of looking healthy and happy (and bald) as I expected, it was a mess! Apparently one of the many deer in the area decided to use my prized tree as a rubbing post. The bark was peeled from the tree all of the way around in a three foot strip. Doggone deer!

The tree will have to be removed, as the bark and vascular system were destroyed beyond repair. My only consolation is that I will be able to replace it with another tree. Hmmmm ...there are so many wonderful varieties to choose from!

On a side note, I received a catalog from Crintonic Gardens today. They specialize in hybridizing daylilies. There are many beautiful new daylilies offered, most in the $150.00 range. (Yes, you read that right...$150.00 for a daylily!) The plants are extraordinary. I won't be able to order any of the new introductions, but the older varieties are much more affordable. Oh, how I love daylilies and intensely dislike deer!

shel

Missing It

I haven't been out in my gardens for quite a few days now, and man, am I missing it. Weeding can be quite therapeutic. We have had a wet, wet spring so the weeds are having a great time taking over the gardens. I'm hoping that it holds off on Wednesday, as I won't have either grandson and I will be able to get some mulch spread.

The hosta are fabulous as are the lupines. Sadly, the oriental lilies are being eaten by deer before they have a chance to show off. Same with some of the daylilies.

shel