Back in December, CG's wife gave him a gift certificate for some mail order plants. At the top of CG's wish list: Louisiana iris. He placed the order (plants are a lot cheaper to order in the off season) even without having a suitable area for planting the water-loving irises. CG figured he could finish the special water-tight, enclosed shaved clay bed before the plants arrived (and the concrete path needed to be finished as well). It took several days of work in below-freezing weather, but it all came together.
The plants arrived Saturday, and after soaking them overnight, CG planted them today:
Note to all aspiring water iris bed builders: hauling 225 pounds of kitty litter thru the snow in a wheelbarrow will get a you a bold check mark in the 'psycho box' on your neighbor's profile log.
a total of 3 were planted (this one has a couple strong shoots)
(4 regular reblooming iris were ordered and planted as well)
Thanks for the great Christmas present BL!
after a top dressing of sand and pine needles, the bog bed is looking a lot better!
(also note the special imported rocks, a continual-source gift from the Back 40 Gardener)
