Comments for Lot Lines- A Colorado Landscape Architect's Blog http://www.lot-lines.com A Colorado Landscape Architect's Blog Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:08:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Diabolo Ninebark – A Useful Shrub with Intense Foliage Color by Gardening with Ninebarks by Garden Grunt http://www.lot-lines.com/diabolo-ninebark-a-large-shrub-with-intense-foliage-color/comment-page-1/#comment-698 Gardening with Ninebarks by Garden Grunt Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:08:57 +0000 http://lotlines.wordpress.com/?p=53#comment-698 [...] didn’t really like the Ninebarks at first.  I thought their growth characteristics were too…..too waunky if you will. [...] [...] didn’t really like the Ninebarks at first.  I thought their growth characteristics were too…..too waunky if you will. [...]

]]> Comment on Scenes from a Colorado Garden – June 2010 by Lawn Irrigation – Latest Lawn Irrigation news – Scenes from a Colorado Garden – June 2010 | Lot Lines- A Colorado … http://www.lot-lines.com/scenes-from-a-colorado-garden-june-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-582 Lawn Irrigation – Latest Lawn Irrigation news – Scenes from a Colorado Garden – June 2010 | Lot Lines- A Colorado … Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:17:59 +0000 http://www.lot-lines.com/?p=637#comment-582 [...] Scenes from a Colorado Garden – June 2010 | Lot Lines- A Colorado … [...] [...] Scenes from a Colorado Garden – June 2010 | Lot Lines- A Colorado … [...]

]]> Comment on Vermilion Bluffs Mexican Sage – A Long-Flowering Perennial and a Hummingbird Magnet by Matt Corrion http://www.lot-lines.com/vermilion-bluffs-mexican-sage-a-long-flowering-perennial-and-a-hummingbird-magnet/comment-page-1/#comment-430 Matt Corrion Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:45:15 +0000 http://lotlines.wordpress.com/?p=215#comment-430 UPDATE- Spring of 2010: The winter of 2009-2010 had some unusually cold periods in Colorado. The Western Slope's thriving wine industry was even hit hard with dieback to grape vines. I had a few plants in my garden suffer, and the Vermilion Bluffs Mexican Sage was one. I have 3 of these in my garden, and two of the three look OK, but were very late to emerge in spring and are still pretty small as of June 2nd. The 3rd plant may have completely winter killed- But, now there is a little seedling emerging about 12" from the base of the old plant! I think it grew from seed, but there is a chance it emerged from the old root. In any case, I suspect they will grow and return to their previous glory once the heat of July and August get here. UPDATE- Spring of 2010:

The winter of 2009-2010 had some unusually cold periods in Colorado. The Western Slope’s thriving wine industry was even hit hard with dieback to grape vines.

I had a few plants in my garden suffer, and the Vermilion Bluffs Mexican Sage was one. I have 3 of these in my garden, and two of the three look OK, but were very late to emerge in spring and are still pretty small as of June 2nd.

The 3rd plant may have completely winter killed- But, now there is a little seedling emerging about 12″ from the base of the old plant! I think it grew from seed, but there is a chance it emerged from the old root. In any case, I suspect they will grow and return to their previous glory once the heat of July and August get here.

]]> Comment on Collecting Rainwater Still Illegal in Much of Colorado by Matt Corrion http://www.lot-lines.com/collecting-rainwater-still-illegal-in-much-of-colorado/comment-page-1/#comment-287 Matt Corrion Mon, 10 May 2010 14:35:31 +0000 http://lotlines.wordpress.com/?p=162#comment-287 Jay- Thanks for reading, and for your comment. I hope you will keep following the blog! It is great to get a new perspective on this from someone in Australia. I know that you are struggling with a drought down there right now. Our neighboring state of Arizona now allows rainwater collection tanks like the one you are talking about- so hopefully some day we will be allowed to have such a system here. In the meantime we are trying to work around it in several ways such as designing bioswales and sunken landscape islands, etc. Jay- Thanks for reading, and for your comment. I hope you will keep following the blog!

It is great to get a new perspective on this from someone in Australia. I know that you are struggling with a drought down there right now. Our neighboring state of Arizona now allows rainwater collection tanks like the one you are talking about- so hopefully some day we will be allowed to have such a system here. In the meantime we are trying to work around it in several ways such as designing bioswales and sunken landscape islands, etc.

]]> Comment on Collecting Rainwater Still Illegal in Much of Colorado by Jay http://www.lot-lines.com/collecting-rainwater-still-illegal-in-much-of-colorado/comment-page-1/#comment-286 Jay Mon, 10 May 2010 12:13:32 +0000 http://lotlines.wordpress.com/?p=162#comment-286 Hi, I live in Australia and find it amazing that you have areas where this is so difficult. Here it is crucial and a necessary part of life. We personally have a tank which holds 100,0000 litres and we are glad we have it as we don't have to rely on anyone for our water. It has now become mandatory here in our state for all new houses to also have a rainwater supply installed. Our water is crystal clear and perfect for drinking, showering and all washing. I just hope that America realises that they too need to go down this path. :) Hi, I live in Australia and find it amazing that you have areas where this is so difficult. Here it is crucial and a necessary part of life. We personally have a tank which holds 100,0000 litres and we are glad we have it as we don’t have to rely on anyone for our water. It has now become mandatory here in our state for all new houses to also have a rainwater supply installed. Our water is crystal clear and perfect for drinking, showering and all washing. I just hope that America realises that they too need to go down this path. :)

]]> Comment on Collecting Rainwater Still Illegal in Much of Colorado by Matt Corrion http://www.lot-lines.com/collecting-rainwater-still-illegal-in-much-of-colorado/comment-page-1/#comment-252 Matt Corrion Tue, 04 May 2010 14:29:06 +0000 http://lotlines.wordpress.com/?p=162#comment-252 Delphine, Thanks for your kind words- please share and link back! Delphine,

Thanks for your kind words- please share and link back!

]]> Comment on Collecting Rainwater Still Illegal in Much of Colorado by Delphine Munos http://www.lot-lines.com/collecting-rainwater-still-illegal-in-much-of-colorado/comment-page-1/#comment-249 Delphine Munos Tue, 04 May 2010 06:43:52 +0000 http://lotlines.wordpress.com/?p=162#comment-249 G'day, It's nice to stumble upon a good site like this one. Do you care if I use some of the info here, and I'll leave a link back to you? G’day, It’s nice to stumble upon a good site like this one. Do you care if I use some of the info here, and I’ll leave a link back to you?

]]> Comment on Panchito Manzanita – A Low-Growing Evergreen for all Seasons by The 20 Best Xeriscape Plants for Colorado | Lot Lines- A Colorado Landscape Architect's Blog http://www.lot-lines.com/panchito-manzanita-a-low-growing-evergreen-for-all-seasons/comment-page-1/#comment-145 The 20 Best Xeriscape Plants for Colorado | Lot Lines- A Colorado Landscape Architect's Blog Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:17:19 +0000 http://www.lot-lines.com/?p=462#comment-145 [...] Panchito Manzanita - Arctostaphylos x coloradoensis ‘Panchito’    Panchito Manzanita is a low growing woody shrub with shiny, oval, dark green leaves that persist throughout the winter.  It gets small, pale pink flowers followed by small red berries- but it’s best characteristics are the evergreen foliage and the fact that it requires little care or water.  For more info read my previous post dedicated to this plant. [...] [...] Panchito Manzanita - Arctostaphylos x coloradoensis ‘Panchito’    Panchito Manzanita is a low growing woody shrub with shiny, oval, dark green leaves that persist throughout the winter.  It gets small, pale pink flowers followed by small red berries- but it’s best characteristics are the evergreen foliage and the fact that it requires little care or water.  For more info read my previous post dedicated to this plant. [...]

]]> Comment on Xeriscape Rebate Programs Provide a Great Opportunity for HOA’s and other Property Owners by Up to $25,000 Rebates Available through 2010 Aurora Xeriscape Program | Lot Lines- A Colorado Landscape Architect's Blog http://www.lot-lines.com/xeriscape-rebate-programs-provide-a-great-opportunity-for-hoas-and-other-property-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-72 Up to $25,000 Rebates Available through 2010 Aurora Xeriscape Program | Lot Lines- A Colorado Landscape Architect's Blog Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:38:47 +0000 http://lotlines.wordpress.com/?p=172#comment-72 [...] past posts on this blog, I have documented the money and water savings and given examples of the beauty of these landscapes.  Each site is different, but in general you can expect a reduction in irrigation water use of [...] [...] past posts on this blog, I have documented the money and water savings and given examples of the beauty of these landscapes.  Each site is different, but in general you can expect a reduction in irrigation water use of [...]

]]> Comment on Save Money and Water by Converting Sod to Xeriscape by Up to $25,000 Rebates Available through 2010 Aurora Xeriscape Program | Lot Lines- A Colorado Landscape Architect's Blog http://www.lot-lines.com/save-money-and-water-by-converting-sod-to-xeriscape/comment-page-1/#comment-71 Up to $25,000 Rebates Available through 2010 Aurora Xeriscape Program | Lot Lines- A Colorado Landscape Architect's Blog Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:05:32 +0000 http://lotlines.wordpress.com/?p=85#comment-71 [...] past posts on this blog, I have documented the money and water savings and given examples of the beauty of these landscapes.  Each site is different, but in general you [...] [...] past posts on this blog, I have documented the money and water savings and given examples of the beauty of these landscapes.  Each site is different, but in general you [...]

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