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Another sweeping statement

Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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Speaking of sweeps (see Friday's post), here's another inspired sweep of plants from Freeland and Sabrina Tanner in their garden in Napa, California. This time it's a border of lamb's ears (Stachys byzantina, USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8) outside their guest house.

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h_down writes: GardenGal, I am with you. Mine always get kind of scruffy looking, but when they are in rich soil they seem to do better which is contrary to what I see in gardening mags that all say they can tolerate drought and sandy soil. Personally, I like the flowers too, and the bees love them! Perhaps if we mulched more and had the private gardener this guest house obviously has? Posted: 8:53 pm on March 14th

arboretum writes: word for word what sheila said!
best,
mindy
www.cottonarboretum.com/ Posted: 2:31 pm on March 14th

sheilaschultz writes: I want to live in their guest house! I use lamb's ears for the color and texture, but I generally hate the flowers, so off with their heads. This border, though, is what they were created for... it's just perfect. Posted: 11:35 am on March 14th

Vespasia writes: Beautiful, so lush and serene, can't wait for spring, still have snow here! Posted: 9:45 am on March 14th

gardengal42 writes: Sorry about last entry This is a beautiful picture but mine have never looked that good. Any suggestions??? Posted: 9:40 am on March 14th

gardengal42 writes: My lambs ear are just coming awake they are a lovely silver and green color all winter BUT now will put out tall stalks that will give me beautiful flowers which I dry and use in arrangements. This a beautiful picture of lambs ear but mine have looked that good. Posted: 9:37 am on March 14th

Happily_Gardening writes: Spectacular! Serene and inviting, my dream home! Posted: 9:27 am on March 14th

rwotzak writes: Michelle, I hope you post more photos from Sabrina and Freeland's garden -- one of the most beautiful and inviting places I've ever been! Posted: 8:52 am on March 14th

CoolGreenGardens writes: I like when gardeners "commit" and go bold in a border. This is a fine example of using a strong contrast to make a big statement. Great foliage study. Posted: 8:44 am on March 14th

perennialpal writes: This is stunning...such a different creation. I just love all the shades of green offset by the silvery lambs ear. Posted: 6:55 am on March 14th

ncgardener writes: I like the look. I am trying to get lambs ear established along a couple of my borders but I am doing it the cheap way. Divide and conquer! It is nice to know what it will look like once established. Posted: 6:19 am on March 14th

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