I understand completely. Instead of eliminating some plants I am adding more. I can't help myself. lol I just saw a copper plant I don't have, so instead of 9, I now have 10 different ones.

I'm thinking of adding a copper plant to my garden too, Katkin, but it'll be the first. I had Bengal Tiger cannas in the space and loved the contrast the big variegated leaves added. But, they got ratty looking so they're history. There are so many pretty copper plants.

Leekle2ManE, what plants do you need to add (totally understand the "need", especially in a new season).

All I meant is that since making the decision to decrease the number of plant types/species, I have actually added more plants that aren't on my current list. I have a folder on my Bookmarks toolbar called "In My Garden" where I have links to Floridata pages relating to my plants. There are some, like my Conradina verticillata (Scrub Mint), that aren't in their database, but most are there. I went through my mental list for a couple minutes and I've already added Tibouchina, Brugmansia and Cassia alata to the bookmark list. I know that there are others I need to add, I just haven't had the chance to really think on it today. Busy, busy.

Juneroses, you can just cut down the ratty stalks of the cannas and new shoots will come back from the tubers. Also if you dead head the stalks most will rebloom. :o)