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by Tonya on July 27, 2006 08:26 AM

I was clearing out the grass so I could mulch around my camelia tree and decided to not mulch...

I added some pink purslane(portulaca oleracea)that I found growing in my back yard (if anyone wants any let me know, I have TONS!!) a couple hens and chicks that mom gave me and shells and rocks from my yard. I love it, what do you think??

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by penny in ontario on July 27, 2006 08:35 AM

Looks good Tonya

..very cute!

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by Tonya on July 27, 2006 08:41 AM

I'm debating whether to add more color or something... something is not "just" right... [dunno]

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by Bill on July 27, 2006 08:45 AM

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Originally posted by Tonya:
I'm debating whether to add more color or something... something is not "just" right...

Where's the Willy? [dunno]

No garden is ever complete without a Willy! [grin]

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by Tonya on July 27, 2006 08:47 AM

I don't have a single Willy... [Eek!]

I need one!

You are 100% right, too. He needs to be leaning against the trunk of the tree. [muggs]

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by Triss on July 27, 2006 09:46 AM

Tonya, Yep a Willy is in order. Looks good other than that. Maybe some colored rocks if you want some instant color. Otherwise just wait for the flowers to grow! It will look awesome!

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by SpringFever on July 27, 2006 09:47 AM

I have gargoyles in my garden ... But no Willy's either [Eek!]

Looks Great Tonya.. I really like the shells you added to it!!

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by shanbear on July 28, 2006 05:18 AM

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Originally posted by Tonya:
I'm debating whether to add more color or something... something is not "just" right...

You could use a colour that would accent the brick... like a soft red or pinks... Yellow also goes very well with green...

by Tonya on July 28, 2006 05:23 AM

The purslane blooms pink...I'll post a pic when it blooms...

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by plantqueen on July 28, 2006 05:49 AM

Looks good! I don't have a willy either! Need to find myself one of them.

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by chenno on July 28, 2006 11:49 AM

looks great tonya

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by Squirrel on July 28, 2006 01:19 PM

Tonya, great idea!

Can't wait for the blooms. Keep us posted. Sue

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by loz on July 28, 2006 03:43 PM

Everyone here should have a Willy in their garden!

I think it's going to be fantastic Tonya when it fills in!! It's looking nice! [muggs]

by Karrie on July 31, 2006 09:12 AM

Where can you get a Willy, I havent seen any but small ones. They had some at walmart that were pot legs. But they were awful small. I would love a Willy.

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by Tonya on July 31, 2006 02:22 PM

Karrie, I saw a couple cute ones at Dollar General the other day...I may have to go back and get one! They were $5 apiece, but you could also check with garden supply stores.

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by penny in ontario on August 01, 2006 08:45 AM

Willy's are so cute...Triss gave me my first Willy and then my second and third came from Lynne...keep searching Karrie!

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by buzylady on August 03, 2006 04:38 AM

OK what is purslane? Do you have a pic? And you may try a ceramic shop for a willy.
Diane

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by Tonya on August 03, 2006 06:07 AM

buzylady, I was told that this was purslane (portulaca oleracea) It has leaves similar to plain portulaca only wider and has single layer very small blooms. Mine happen to be pink, but I believe it does come in other colors.

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by buzylady on August 03, 2006 07:12 AM

I love portulaca. I got a cutting of the spreading type with a yellow and orange tye-dye kind of bloom. If you have lots of the purslane I would like a few cuttings. Let me know if I can send you something.
Diane

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