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My Lemon Perfumed "Wilma"Ball Conifers :)

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By jacque

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Last Yr i purchased some Baby Conifers & grew them in Pots up My Path :)

Of cos the Pond in above pic is all Different now as that was taken in Feb08 & the Conifers look so Different 2 ! The Photo below shows when i started to take off the Lower Branches 2 get some Height & Growth B4 i Clipped them in2 a Ball Shape :)

This Pic shows its Second Trim

& This is How It Looks Today After I Trimmed It Again :)

Not Perfect But Getting There :)

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Love these Jacque ~
Are you saying they have a lemon scent ?

21 Apr, 2009

 

Thanx TT & Yes they do Smell Of Lemon another reason why i enjoy Trimming Them as its when u touch them u smell their Scent :) lol

21 Apr, 2009

 

Oooh, yes, I can imagine !
Do your conifers have a variety name ?
You've trimmed them beautifully...

21 Apr, 2009

 

Glad u like The Job I did of the Trim TT ,Soz but i dont remember their name TT but u can find these In B&Qs as thats where i purchased these Back in Dec07 in a Sale On Conifers they were having only cost £1 each & their worth £13 now :)

21 Apr, 2009

 

Good bargain, Jacque.
There's a B&Q near me, so I'll know where to go..Lol..
Are the white walls and black gate all part of your house ?
It's a very attractive design with the black and white....

21 Apr, 2009

 

They are looking good I enjoy trimming and shaping conifers I find it relaxing after a hard days garding

21 Apr, 2009

 

Hope u find Some TT :) I enjoy Trimming Them 2 Donna i just hope My Neighbours were`nt watching me Picking Up The Trimmed Off Bits & Sniffing them lol :)

21 Apr, 2009

 

Don't get hooked on the scent Jacque... lol

21 Apr, 2009

 

il Try Not 2 TT lol :)& Yes The Cream Buliding with Dark Brown Door is joined to My House @ Back Door which is also a Nice Dark Brown :)

21 Apr, 2009

 

:o) Nite nite Jac. :o) :o)

21 Apr, 2009

 

Sleep Tight TT :)

21 Apr, 2009

 

They,re looking pretty good Jacque,its something I,d like to have a go at,I have them on my wish list which is growing daily.LOL.

21 Apr, 2009

 

Your trimmed conifers are brilliant, Jacque.

21 Apr, 2009

 

Hi Jacque, the conifers are Cupressus macrocarpa 'Wilma'

22 Apr, 2009

 

Thanks for the info, Bluespruce...

22 Apr, 2009

 

Big Thanx Bluespruce :) x

22 Apr, 2009

 

Go on Lyn have a go :) id never done it b4 ! u can buy a small 1 for £2.99 so not to much :)Im plezd u like them 2 Gee :)

22 Apr, 2009

 

Thay're wonderful Jacque. You're clever :o)

22 Apr, 2009

 

Morn Hywel thanx 4 the Compliment :)

22 Apr, 2009

 

I am well impressed, Jac! :-)

22 Apr, 2009

 

I'm well impressed too. Can't believe they've grown that much in a year. Is that normal?

I've got the same garden chairs as you too. Ladies of taste, obviously. lol.

22 Apr, 2009

 

Thanx Spritz & Llew these must be almost 2 now Llew & they do seem 2 grow quick :)

22 Apr, 2009

 

They look brill Jacque.

22 Apr, 2009

 

Thanx Clarice well worth the wait :)

22 Apr, 2009

 

They look great Jacque...

23 Apr, 2009

 

good job jacque,, i like these to..

24 Apr, 2009

 

Thanx Janette & San :)

24 Apr, 2009

 

I just love this blog and the photos too.
I am thinking about a pond for next year and I would be happy if it looks even a tad like yours. Lovely!

28 Apr, 2009

 

AWw thanx Joani u make sure u post some pics when uv got the pond finished :)

28 Apr, 2009

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