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Posted by mudpuppy42 z7 NC (My Page) on Fri, May 12, 06 at 9:13
| I could use some ideas on how to best use a beautiful, old cedar tree trunk--about 2' in diameter and maybe 6' tall. I brought it in from the woods intending to use it as is (and may still do that), but then I thought someone might come up with an even better idea. It is such that it could be impressive in an upright position or turned on its side as a bench. I am "blessed" with many rocks, too, so some of those might be integrated into the arrangement. Anyway, it's big enough and heavy enough that, once dealt with and located, it STAYS there! Open to suggestions, and--Thanks!
P.S.-- This is my first visit to this forum, and it's GREAT! So many wonderful ideas and such innovative and talented people! |
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RE: Looking for inspiration (cedar tree trunk)
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| (sunny locations) I always love the idea of using succulents in unique containers. For it to be hardy in Ontario, I would use sedums and hens and chicks. If you are daring, in summer use various echeverias which are not hardy and need to be taken in for winter. or if it has a deep hole in the middle of the trunk, I'd plant a dwarf form of clematis. Or if you feel cottage garden like -- strawberries draping off the sides would look great and taste good too. Shade location. Use creepers and golden creeping jenny in large numbers so that it looks like a golden waterfall. Add small upright plants to add interest. Plant a small tree in the middle. Add sheets of moss too. - what else.... just about any small plants that can grow in woodlands like ferns as well. |
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