Why I Oughta...

Here's a shot that shows off a couple of Carex Montana that I really like - below.  These three are tucked in against an informal flagstone path on the southside of our house - right at the feet of the Greenspire Lindens that have been espaliered.  I planted these three in July of 2023 - 14 months ago.  And they've matured by growing significantly .   These live up close to a tall fence/set of trees, so they get VERY LITTLE direct sunlight.   Ignore the clover and weeds and extension cord.  Just focus on the foliage on these three groundcover plants.  I should plant 12 more along the path. 

I've had so much fun with the handful of dahlia tubers that I have in the garden this year that it has me thinking/dreaming of what might be next year.  More dahlias?  Yes, please. I'm going to try to save the couple of Melina Fluer and Cornell Bronze tubers that I planted this year.  And, I'll probably buy another couple of each just in case.   But, there's a WHOLE world of dahlias out there.  I've learned that I'm MOSTLY drawn to smaller blooms - pompons, balls, etc.  Not so much on Dinnerplate dahlias.  I also like shorter ones that don't require staking.  But, I'm open to trying a taller one next year.  Poking around the Web and watching some gardeners on Instagram has turned me on to a handful of potential dahlia tubers that might go on my 2025 wish list.   Here's some that are top of mind - right now.   Dahlia Burlesca.  Via White Flower Farm .   They are short(er) at 28" and have sunset-hues on those 'honeycomb'-like flowers.   D