I'm pretty soft-hearted when it comes to plants. BUT, next spring the lamb's ears will be finding their way to the compost. It's funny, because I've tried for several years to over-winter them, and they finally did last winter, but when they flowered this summer, I really didn't like them at all. So the two clumps of them are toast. They need to make room for something that I really like.

This year, I also got rid of my tiger lilies and the ditch-lily(daylily) that spread all over the place. Their spots were needed for some new daylilies that I like. I guess it's either dig out the stuff that I don't like, or start digging a new bed for all the new arrivals that seem to follow me home! ;^) Maybe when we have our far north get together next summer, everyone can give me some ideas of where to plan some new beds. :)

When we get together maybe everyone can do the same at my place (re: ideas). When you live at your home/yard you see things differently then how others see your yard. New ideas are always welcome!!

Laurie, I hope that you did get rid of the tiger lilies. All the little bulblets that they make can keep coming for years. About 3 years ago, the flowerbed that I literally sifted through, to get rid of the bulblets, still has tiger lilies coming that I have to dig out.

I don't really like the lamb's ears when they flower but I love the foliage. Laurie, why not cut the flower stalks off as they develop and keep one clump just for the leaves?

Brenda

Well, Brenda, I guess I'll have to see if the lamb's ears make it thru the winter again first. I know some people find them invasive, and with my luck, they've probably re-seeded everywhere this year!LOL I may leave a tiny clump, but if I need the room for something I like better....out they go!

Geez, how we differ in opinion ;)

I just admire the blooms on Lamb's Ears and to me that is the greatest part of the plants attraction. Infact, I love the entire plant, I have mine combined with a soft pink/ fuchsia Yarrow, the two look wonderful together and they can battle all they want with each other.

Oh yes, I should mention that I'll be digging out the many, many, oh there must be at least 8 non-blooming ÂStella de Oro Daylilies in my garden that has never bloomed once, those will be dug out for sure next spring too, those have had more than 3 strikes so I think I have been soft-hearted to them far too long!

Sharon

Ah, different strokes for different folks!lol

I wonder if you came upon a bunch of tissue cultured Stella's? This summer, my TC 'Purple Waters' gave up it's prominent spot for 'Parade of Peacocks'. I didn't have the heart to toss it completely, but it's not in the front of the border now at least.

I've also somewhat started ripping out the Japanese fleeceflower (Fallopia japonica) in the front bed. It sat for quite a few years not doing a lot, but now it's agressive side is showing up, so I may have to get rid of it or else put in an underground barrior of some sort.

For sure, most likely TC Stella's!

Save me a piece of that Fallopia japonica, I'm sure I can find room for it here ;)

Sharon

Sure. Just give it LOTS of room!