tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3509171539925075234.post6039696912399398348..comments2023-12-17T20:16:22.983-08:00Comments on The Lents Farmer: Ripping out Laurels is Hard Work!Matthew - The Lents Farmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04322893329475944946noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3509171539925075234.post-32679798575434735632013-08-13T16:24:21.853-07:002013-08-13T16:24:21.853-07:00Such a lot of work! Poor English Laurel just want...Such a lot of work! Poor English Laurel just wants to be a 30 foot tree and looks interesting grown that way. You've saved yourself years of trimming!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3509171539925075234.post-88671571306323325302013-08-13T15:41:07.860-07:002013-08-13T15:41:07.860-07:00The more I thought about them, the more I disliked...The more I thought about them, the more I disliked them. Especially with the availability so so many new cooler plants. The Laurels were good for covering up the fence and staying green in winter, but that's about it. Matthew - The Lents Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04322893329475944946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3509171539925075234.post-68320956340814670992013-08-13T15:19:05.346-07:002013-08-13T15:19:05.346-07:00With so many interesting choices I predict more of...With so many interesting choices I predict more of the utilitarian standbys like laurel disappearing from the scene...but the work involved could be a deterrent. Kudos to you for taking it on.rickihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3509171539925075234.post-72457219963757230862013-08-12T14:50:24.863-07:002013-08-12T14:50:24.863-07:00That was one of his reasons for recommending it - ...That was one of his reasons for recommending it - it's bloom time. Also that it was good for butterflies and could be kept smaller by whacking in spring. I had no idea it would be useful for my PMS (Pissy Male Syndrome) too!Matthew - The Lents Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04322893329475944946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3509171539925075234.post-28231206750246528592013-08-12T14:20:13.743-07:002013-08-12T14:20:13.743-07:00Wow, it sounds like you got your workout! I took o...Wow, it sounds like you got your workout! I took out one a few years ago, and never looked back. This year, I have on my list to remove a giant (and sorely misplaced) Rhodie. Ah - the new available space will be magical! I like Paul's idea of the Chaste tree. They are so cool, have an interesting history, and have beautiful flowers when you need them the most.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com