12 months

August 2015

What a difference a year makes.  I remember being so unhappy last August without our lovely and horrible bamboo wall. The back yard was all torn up and exposed, the new fence was still months off, and I couldn't see how it would ever come back together.

After looking at bare dirt all winter, in February I planted little 5-gallon Leyland Cypress trees...

And just look at them six months later.  They've certainly lived up to their reputation as one of the fastest growing trees.  They're already over the top of the fence and filling in nicely, with the help of abundant fertilizer and water this summer.

Timid gardeners avoid them, because Leyland Cypress eventually become massive trees.  At the rate these are growing, "eventually" might be just around the corner.  John was wondering how soon until they become problem trees?

I told him not to worry, there's probably a special Seattle Leyland Cypress abatement company.  They will come out and sadly shake their heads at the irresponsible planting, then write up a big bill for removal.  Sound familiar? 

But until that day comes: Grow babies, grow!