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That’s how my daughter always gets me when I’m waffling on a plant purchase: “It’s such a\u00a0good plant for tucking in.” The happy\u00a0news–she’s never steered me wrong, on anything. When Megan started her Nestmaker Blog, my interest in plants exploded. How did she know about all this\u00a0fabulous flora?\u00a0She’s not even a scientist!<\/p>\n

Luzula<\/a> aka Woodrush is just the best for tucking in. I had it all over my last garden, but I’ve\u00a0not seen it\u00a0at nurseries as much recently. Below is an old photo–and I can’t get the color right, but you get the idea. I transplanted the\u00a0Dryopteris wallachiana<\/a> and a few Polygonatum<\/a> aka Solomon’s Seal hitched a ride too. (I hear warnings about Solomon’s Seal, but I have never heeded them, and I’ve yet to be sorry.)<\/p>\n

For some reason, I didn’t snag any of the Luzula. What was I thinking–besides that I had recently\u00a0had shoulder surgery and we were moving 33 years-worth of stuff.<\/p>\n

\"Luzula
Luzula sylvatica <\/a>aka Woodrush and Dryopteris wallachiana <\/a>aka Walliches Wood Fern in former shade garden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

(Below is the same fern in my Flamingo Park Garden. It looked fantastic the first year. This past year, not so much. Did it get tired, or did I\u00a0not water enough? I swear, it’s always a mystery.)<\/p>\n

\"Dryopteris
Dryopteris wallachiana aka Walliches Wood Fern — looking good one year after transplant.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To recap, wish I’d brought some of my original Woodrush–which I haven’t seen lately in nurseries. But I was lucky enough to\u00a0find Luzula sylvatica ‘Aurea’. It’s\u00a0rather nice too.<\/p>\n

\"Luzula
Luzula sylvatica ‘Aurea’ aka Golden Greater Woodrush<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Apparently\u00a0I brought three home, though I\u00a0can’t remember where I tucked them in. They’re out there somewhere.<\/p>\n

\"Look,
Look, I purchased plants, and they must be in the garden somewhere.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I cut my genus\/common name on this plant, but as much as I love Carex, I’ve never really warmed up\u00a0to its aka moniker of “sedge.” Am I alone in this prejudice, or are there plant names you don’t like?<\/p>\n

I’m crazy for Carex, but seems I haven’t\u00a0seen that as much in nurseries either. Is that my imagination, or have other Carex lovers noticed that?<\/p>\n

\"Carex
Carex oshimensis ‘Everillo’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Look at that chartreuse Carex. Who doesn’t have a spot to tuck that in? (Split infinitive admonition be damned!)<\/p>\n

\"This
This Carex ‘Ice Dance’ <\/a>(?) can spread about freely. I like this one\u00a0in smaller drifts and divide it regularly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I can’t resist Carex testacea<\/a> aka Orange New Zealand Sedge–despite the fact it always outgrows its spot. It’s good in a container–where it also gets too big. I can’t help myself. I like it.<\/p>\n

\"Carex
Carex testacea<\/a> aka Orange New Zealand Sedge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And back to\u00a0ferns. How could we live without ferns? Though\u00a0I do seem to go in waves when it comes to amorous engagement on the frond front. I suppose it’s because I had so much more shade in my previous garden. All this sun seemed heavenly when we got to Flamingo Park–and it really is grand. Plants that want sun and get it sometimes grow splendidly.<\/p>\n

\"Full
Full sun does have its merits. I plopped a round “tropical” bed smack in the middle of the back lawn.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But now,\u00a0I’m back to looking for more shade space. Which I’m thinking I could do with another round bed and\u00a0a tree. But not too tall of a tree, or I’d inadvertently create shade in the wrong spot. I so wish I had room for a big leaf Oak, Quercus dentata ‘Carl Ferris Miller<\/a>‘.<\/p>\n

\"C.
C. F. Miller Emperor Oak looks harmless–and awesome–when it’s a tiny baby.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I did manage to get my new East Path Garden planted–but, alas, I need to remember to keep it\u00a0adequately water. It’s under the eaves, and amazing it’s how much that “protects” the area. It’d be perfect for plants that like to stay dry in winter–if only it got more sun–like Marj Gosslers’ Pets<\/a>\u00a0down in Springfield at Gossler Farms<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Oh, the mysteries and\u00a0challenges a gardener must face.<\/p>\n

\"East
East Paver Path Bed — “protected” by the eaves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hi. Are you still with me? Apparently I’ve gotten off track. There’s a surprise. I wanted to talk about ferns. But you know that could end up being a whole ‘nother area of negotiation. (I planted several ferns in the Paver Path bed, and I have not quite sorted out which is which–despite promise to myself that I would not allow this happen.)<\/p>\n

\"I
I buy Epimediums for foliage, but the blooms are pretty terrific too.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And Epimediums<\/a>, which are wondrous\u00a0for tucking in–and so many to choose from. I guess in my book, it’s no bigger than a small to mid-sized dog, I consider it good for tucking in. And sometimes, I really squeeze it in because there’s no room, like for the Pheasant Grass pictured at the top of this post. I wandered around scratching my head wondering where to plant. To my delight, it turned out pretty fab.<\/p>\n

\"Buy
Fern id to be noted at a later date.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The upshot, buy plants. Put them in the garden. Even when you don’t have room. Tuck them in.<\/p>\n

Cheers.<\/p>\n

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