Here is a photo of the landscaping around our aerobic septic system http://www.damnseptictank.com/ holding tanks prior to removal of landscaping. The variegated shrubs and sago palm were babies when I planted them. The red shrimp plants were frequently visited by hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies. I purchased the pastel pink crape myrtles from Cornelius nurseries on Dairy Ashford when I was an employee there in 96'. They were only supposed to grow 18 feet but at the time of removal they were 30 feet. Needless to say their roots were tickled pink to be on top of the septic tanks. I had to remove the landscaping because the roots of our 70' tall gorgeous bald cypress tree had invaded the septic tanks. Whatever I chose to put in place of the previous landscaping had to have shallow roots. So, for the first season I decided to put down some native wildflower mix I purchased from the Wildseed Farm in Fredericksburg. ...
Comments
How are the kids. Is Madeleine ready to leave yet? Miss you all too...
I've been busy with a bathroom remodel at my home and other things. I will be doing butterfly gardening workshop in Sugarland Saturday. Maybe I'll see you soon. If you do go to the museum, go outside and look at the garden it has really filled out.