Arty it's simple, just stick some branches on to it and then stick some lovely leaves on it, hey presto new bush
quote:Originally posted by pink imp:quote:Originally posted by BeerBelle:
i heard gold is the new black, so how about something golden for the water feature?
It's all a matter of taste. Try it but sometimes new things are hard to swallow until you get used to them and then they start to grow on you.
Hello Pink Imp.
I am highly honoured !
Your very first post on this forum and you come on my thread to discuss my bush of all things.
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quote:Originally posted by Artymags:quote:Originally posted by pink imp:quote:Originally posted by BeerBelle:
i heard gold is the new black, so how about something golden for the water feature?
It's all a matter of taste. Try it but sometimes new things are hard to swallow until you get used to them and then they start to grow on you.
Hello Pink Imp.
I am highly honoured !
Your very first post on this forum and you come on my thread to discuss my bush of all things.
I take the matter of de forestation very seriously. I don’t doubt that your bush was a particularly nice bushy bush but sadly far too many bushes are being pruned much too aggressively these days. Take for example a 20 year old bush 20 years ago if you can remember what they looked like then. They were thick and so dense any passer by sniffing up the wrong path could easily get lost never to be seen again. Indeed, some even provided a safe haven for other interesting wildlife species. Careful explorers have even been known to find evidence of earlier un-recorded expeditions hidden in the dense undergrowth.
Now compare those gorgeous exotic bushes of yesteryear to a 20 year old bush today. Gone is any sign of thick dense foliage. Instead we are left with a few butchered strands standing out like a sore thumb. Sometimes even shaped like a thumb. Sadly, there are even sites where there is nothing left except a bare mound. Nothing can live there, no exciting places to explore and certainly no protection to a vulnerable cold wet pussy.
I encourage you to join me in my campaign to restore the natural bush before it is too late!
quote:Originally posted by pink imp:
I take the matter of de-forestation very seriously. I don’t doubt that your bush was a particularly nice bushy bush but sadly far too many bushes are being pruned much too aggressively these days. Take for example a 20 year old bush 20 years ago if you can remember what they looked like then. They were thick and so dense any passer by sniffing up the wrong path could easily get lost never to be seen again. Indeed, some even provided a safe haven for other interesting wildlife species. Careful explorers have even been known to find evidence of earlier un-recorded expeditions hidden in the dense undergrowth.
Now compare those gorgeous exotic bushes of yesteryear to a 20 year old bush today. Gone is any sign of thick dense foliage. Instead we are left with a few butchered strands standing out like a sore thumb. Sometimes even shaped like a thumb. Sadly, there are even sites where there is nothing left except a bare mound. Nothing can live there, no exciting places to explore and certainly no protection to a vulnerable cold wet pussy.
I encourage you to join me in my campaign to restore the natural bush before it is too late!
Dear Pink Imp,
I do understand your concerns about modern de-forestation and sympathise with them. However I think we should look for a middle way in this.
The wild and overgrown bushland you describe, containing sundry wildlife and evidence of long gone past exploration, may be desirable in the wilder parts of Australia or South America but is hardly appropriate in a civilised, respectable English suburban garden such as mine.
Even Mr. Patel, familiar as he is with the jungles of his native land, does not advocate such anarchy in my garden.
The only wildlife I would want in mine would be an occasional bird (and they say a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush anyway!)
However I agree with you that these days topiary has gone too far. I am hoping that my bush will recover it's former luxuriant growth in time, but I still intend to keep it trimmed back a little. I wouldn't want any visitors to get lost in there.
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quote:Originally posted by Artymags:quote:Originally posted by pink imp:
I take the matter of de-forestation very seriously. I don’t doubt that your bush was a particularly nice bushy bush but sadly far too many bushes are being pruned much too aggressively these days. Take for example a 20 year old bush 20 years ago if you can remember what they looked like then. They were thick and so dense any passer by sniffing up the wrong path could easily get lost never to be seen again. Indeed, some even provided a safe haven for other interesting wildlife species. Careful explorers have even been known to find evidence of earlier un-recorded expeditions hidden in the dense undergrowth.
Now compare those gorgeous exotic bushes of yesteryear to a 20 year old bush today. Gone is any sign of thick dense foliage. Instead we are left with a few butchered strands standing out like a sore thumb. Sometimes even shaped like a thumb. Sadly, there are even sites where there is nothing left except a bare mound. Nothing can live there, no exciting places to explore and certainly no protection to a vulnerable cold wet pussy.
I encourage you to join me in my campaign to restore the natural bush before it is too late!
Dear Pink Imp,
I do understand your concerns about modern de-forestation and sympathise with them. However I think we should look for a middle way in this.
The wild and overgrown bushland you describe, containing sundry wildlife and evidence of long gone past exploration, may be desirable in the wilder parts of Australia or South America but is hardly appropriate in a civilised, respectable English suburban garden such as mine.
Even Mr. Patel, familiar as he is with the jungles of his native land, does not advocate such anarchy in my garden.
The only wildlife I would want in mine would be an occasional bird (and they say a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush anyway!)
However I agree with you that these days topiary has gone too far. I am hoping that my bush will recover it's former luxuriant growth in time, but I still intend to keep it trimmed back a little. I wouldn't want any visitors to get lost in there.
I do take your point about the neglected areas in distant lands and some of our Colonial cousins are still generations behind what we consider to be appropriate etiquette and good taste. I have a bush that is thick and luxuriant but by necessity I have had to trim one edge as it overhangs a pubic footpath and causes concern to passers by. Indeed, it is so thick that during the recent hot weather it has provided a place of shade and comfort for my pussy. Even the passing dogs that stop to water it have been unaware of the presence of my sleeping pussy although the post woman knows my pussy very well and often stops to stroke it.
quote:Originally posted by Artymags:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by pink imp:
However I agree with you that these days topiary has gone too far. I am hoping that my bush will recover it's former luxuriant growth in time, but I still intend to keep it trimmed back a little. I wouldn't want any visitors to get lost in there.
If and when your bush does regain its luxuriant growth will it be open to visitors? Perhaps just before the grand opening specially invited guests could come up your back passage for a sneak preview?
quote:Originally posted by pink imp:
If and when your bush does regain its luxuriant growth will it be open to visitors? Perhaps just before the grand opening specially invited guests could come up your back passage for a sneak preview?
I don't think so.
The idea sounds OK in theory, but I think that it could be a bit of pain in practice.
hi artymags. I was wondering how your shorn bush was faring?
I have a fine blackberry bush at the bottom of my long garden. it is just teaming with fruit!
I cannot resist popping down there at least once a day to have a little firtle about and pick the ripest juiciest berries from the bush. The juice does seem to get everywhere though!
I have a fine blackberry bush at the bottom of my long garden. it is just teaming with fruit!
I cannot resist popping down there at least once a day to have a little firtle about and pick the ripest juiciest berries from the bush. The juice does seem to get everywhere though!
quote:Originally posted by BeerBelle:
hi artymags. I was wondering how your shorn bush was faring?
I have a fine blackberry bush at the bottom of my long garden. it is just teaming with fruit!
I cannot resist popping down there at least once a day to have a little firtle about and pick the ripest juiciest berries from the bush. The juice does seem to get everywhere though!
You have to be careful furtling about in a bush with fruits. The berries can so easily slip out of your fingers. I lost my cherry like that.
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quote:Originally posted by Artymags:quote:Originally posted by BeerBelle:
hi artymags. I was wondering how your shorn bush was faring?
I have a fine blackberry bush at the bottom of my long garden. it is just teaming with fruit!
I cannot resist popping down there at least once a day to have a little firtle about and pick the ripest juiciest berries from the bush. The juice does seem to get everywhere though!
You have to be careful furtling about in a bush with fruit. The berries can so easily slip out of your fingers. I lost my cherry like that.
oh yes, and I noticed quite a few mites down there too.
quote:Originally posted by BeerBelle:
oh yes, and I noticed quite a few mites down there too.
That can be a problem.
You have to be extrememly careful where you plant your bush - mites etc. can very easily spread one one bush to another if they are in very close proximity.
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quote:Originally posted by Artymags:quote:Originally posted by BeerBelle:
oh yes, and I noticed quite a few mites down there too.
That can be a problem.
You have to be extrememly careful where you plant your bush - mites etc. can very easily spread one one bush to another if they are in very close proximity.
I have little bites all over my body!
quote:Originally posted by BeerBelle:
I have little bites all over my body!
Tut tut!
Have you been visiting a different garden and getting too close to various strange bushes?
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quote:Originally posted by BeerBelle:quote:Originally posted by Artymags:quote:Originally posted by BeerBelle:
oh yes, and I noticed quite a few mites down there too.
That can be a problem.
You have to be extrememly careful where you plant your bush - mites etc. can very easily spread one one bush to another if they are in very close proximity.
I have little bites all over my body!
Are they mites bites? Nothing worse than a mite bite. Specialy at nite. Gives ya a rite frite! Makes you run to the toilet. With a strong urge to shout out loud.
I have decided to get rid of my bush altogether.
It has never really regained its former luxuriant growth after the drastic pruning it underwent some months ago.
No amount of moisture and vigorous forking seems to have had any effect. In fact it seems to be more trouble to keep it looking half-decent than it is worth.
I feel a bit ashamed of it now, every time anyone new to my garden sees it.
So, rather than mess about with it any longer, I have decided to do away with it and clear the ground completely.
It will seem strange at first as I have had it for all my adult life but - fashions in horticulture change - and we need to move on.
No doubt I will find something else to compensate me for it.
I am seriously considering the gardener's idea of some kind of erection....
It has never really regained its former luxuriant growth after the drastic pruning it underwent some months ago.
No amount of moisture and vigorous forking seems to have had any effect. In fact it seems to be more trouble to keep it looking half-decent than it is worth.
I feel a bit ashamed of it now, every time anyone new to my garden sees it.
So, rather than mess about with it any longer, I have decided to do away with it and clear the ground completely.
It will seem strange at first as I have had it for all my adult life but - fashions in horticulture change - and we need to move on.
No doubt I will find something else to compensate me for it.
I am seriously considering the gardener's idea of some kind of erection....
quote:Originally posted by Artymags:
I have decided to get rid of my bush altogether.
It has never really regained its former luxuriant growth after the drastic pruning it underwent some months ago.
No amount of moisture and vigorous forking seems to have had any effect. In fact it seems to be more trouble to keep it looking half-decent than it is worth.
I feel a bit ashamed of it now, every time anyone new to my garden sees it.
So, rather than mess about with it any longer, I have decided to do away with it and clear the ground completely.
It will seem strange at first as I have had it for all my adult life but - fashions in horticulture change - and we need to move on.
No doubt I will find something else to compensate me for it.
I am seriously considering the gardener's idea of some kind of erection....
As a memorial perhaps? Somewhere to sit in peaceful solitude and day dream with no distractions except for passing wayfarers and the occasional rabbit.
cuddle up with me sukey.quote:Originally posted by Sukey Cat:
oh dear no!!!
we can be two little pussies together.
oops - my bush is slipping.
it was about to go onto page two !
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it was about to go onto page two !
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I've just moved home and my new bush is a disgrace 
Honestly, there's a big hole in the front and a big hole round the back
I'll post pictures when I find the box that is hiding my camera cable!
There's a pic on my blog of my old bush that was trimmed neatly into a heart-shape
Honestly, there's a big hole in the front and a big hole round the back
I'll post pictures when I find the box that is hiding my camera cable!
There's a pic on my blog of my old bush that was trimmed neatly into a heart-shape
I've had a look on your blog for the photo of your bush but I can't find it.
I am sorry about the latest bush. Moving house can cause problems like that I know. I think it's all the house-warming parties that cause it.
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I am sorry about the latest bush. Moving house can cause problems like that I know. I think it's all the house-warming parties that cause it.
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I've had a look on your blog for the photo of your bush but I can't find it.
http://mufcdiver.user.liveclou...t/119639973248343319 I posted it as a test to see if I could post piccies
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http://mufcdiver.user.liveclou...t/119639973248343319 I posted it as a test to see if I could post piccies
oh I saw that one but I didn't think that could be your bush. It spreads all over the place - on the right and left as well as in front.
Some of it is obscured by what appears to be dirty washing but all the same the growth is far too rampant to qualify as just a single bush.
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Male parrots too can have problems with their bush. The lady who lives 2 doors away has 6 pussies who have taken a fancy to my bush. As a result the bush is now blotchy green and brown and I suspect the condition is terminal.
You know a lady with six pussies? Surely they're not all her own ?
Perhaps she just has one of her own and the other five are just frequent visitors in search of affection and stimulation.......
I agree that too much unwanted attention, lavished on a bush by strange pussies, can have a detrimental affect on its growth and colouring.
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oh I saw that one but I didn't think that could be your bush. It spreads all over the place - on the right and left as well as in front. Some of it is obscured by what appears to be dirty washing but all the same the growth is far too rampant to qualify as just a single bush.
It was the fashion in the seventies to just let your bush grow wild and I really go for that 'retro' feeling Reference:
It was the fashion in the seventies to just let your bush grow wild and I really go for that 'retro' feeling
I can just remember those days - although then I didn't actually HAVE a bush to let grow wild. I was too young to have a garden of my own. In fact I wouldn't then have known what to do with one if I'd had one!
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are you going to decorate your bush for krissmuss, mrs mags?