Mid-Atlantic Gardening: I have learned that..., 0 by Bec_No_Va

Bec_No_Va wrote:
Roses WILL grow in semi-shade and way too much water...(remind me to never drill holes in a plastic container full of water with an electric drill...)
Hostas WILL spread and become HUGE - AND they will grow in sun - no matter what anyone says...(now they were right about the ferns...they really don't like blazing sun...at all)
Planting three plants (3) of both Black Eyed Susan's and Alaskan Daisies too close together - good idea? - NOT SO MUCH...
I truly, truly, truly hate insects - especially Aphids and Japanese Beetles...
Don't get me going on about slugs...
Not amending the horrible clay soil properly - probably not such a good idea - BUT it works....
Unknowingly pruning a Forsythia at the wrong time - will make it grow BIGGER and fuller :-)
Siberian Irises - will spread with alarming speed and in a circle (??!!)
Rooting cuttings/stuff when you have no idea how to - plop them in water and watch 'em root (heck, my mother stole cuttings EVERYWHERE - and she could make 'em grow...so it must be right)
Jasmine Stephanoides - will take neighbors gardening tools hostage if allowed to grow the way it wants to....
Just 'cause the Latin name contains the word "odorata" - does NOT means it has fragrance (either that or I suffer from a perpetually stuffed nose)...
Never leave Hubby in charge of keeping MG seedlings (or any OTHER plant, particularly not a prized Passi) alive....forgets to water - then when they are more or less dead - drowns in an attempt of a cover up to show you he is a good plant caretaker when you are gone for over a week....
Do NOT log on to Logee's (or any other website for that matter containing plants) when you have a weak moment - websites such as these should only be viewed when you have built up resistance and determination NOT to buy everything you THINK YOU NEED...
Using markers IS a good thing...not an afterthought (how can ya share plants if the only description you have is...Hosta (unknown, but pretty...)
Regular use of fertilizer IS a good thing...so is under-watering :-)
Sharing plants is the ultimate way of paying it forward
Sharing plants makes great friends
Talking about plants makes for great, interesting, captivating dinner conversation (just ask Hubby...he WILL agree...LOL)

In other words - I have learned that plants and gardening will keep me from going crazy, will keep me occupied, will get me out of the house for some fresh air, is great for my sense of humor (if you can't laugh at your mistakes, don't garden), will make me great friends and will bring me peace of mind unrivaled by anything else...