1/31/08

Hedge Plans for our Front Yard

I've been talking about this hedge for about a year now...our friend, who is also mows our lawn, said he'd have his crew do the plantings for us. I don't know what the back layer is, but the middle is croton (Mamey) and the foremost is gold mound (duranta). Maybe the back layer is alamanda (I don't think so).



So, I googled croton, and found The Croton Society's instructions for propagation by taking cuttings. I think this is a fine way to get a ton of free plants. By the way, be sure to check out Mr. Brown Thumb's ideas about free plants. He's got a few excellenttips when it comes to taking cuttings.
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3 comments:

  1. Taking cuttings is a great way of starting plants ... as long as you get permission from people you are taking them from.

    That is an attractive hedge.
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  2. Hi, I just ran across your blog and love it. I just got into gardening a couple of years ago, but was never into shrubs...but I'll be moving into a new house next year with a lot of yard so I need to learn as much as possible! I love the idea of this hedge with the three heights and colors. Another shrub I like is nandina (hope I'm saying that right). Here in VA they turn a lovely red during the fall/winter.

    I just posted a pic of my first bloom if you want to see it:
    http://jewelfaerie.com/2008/02/07/fabulous-gardening--whoever-blooms-first-wins.aspx

    Take care and good luck with the hedge!

    Crystal, www.jewelfaerie.com
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  3. I was looking up how to care for Duranta Gold Mound shrubs. When I clicked on your blog site I thought your shrubs were so colorful. Can you tell me how you have cared for them, such as fertilizing, watering, trimming, etc. I live in Central,Florida 30 miles North of Orlando. Thanks, Shirley
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