So this happened last week.
Yes, that is my back deck.
And these plants weren’t purchased on a whim or on a dare. I actually came up with the concept while falling asleep the other night knowing I had these two containers begging for occupants.
The tall and upright planters were most recently occupied by two Sorbaria shrubs and were strategically located within my garden. I thought the containers and shrubs were a decent attempt at focal points since they stood out from all of the surrounding greenery.
Except they weren’t very focally or pointy.
So I removed the shrubs, planted them in the ground in more logical locations (for now at least) and the containers became vacant. That vacancy sparked many thoughts as the clock struck midnight on Monday last week and I some how settled on two yuccas framing the view from my kitchen into the backyard.
But I despise yuccas.
They are too spiky.
And too tropical.
And too dry inspiring.
And too modern.
And need never set foot anywhere near my property.
Yet even after sleeping on the concept and waking up with fresh mind and thought, I was still in favor of operation Yucca. That afternoon I found myself at the nursery carrying the two potential weapons and willingly having my wrists cut up along the way.
And I still like them in their current location.
I don’t know if I could ever describe why but I’m rolling with it. Maybe I enjoy the departure from my usual style/liking. Maybe I’m looking forward to color in fall and into winter. Who knows, but for now they’re staying.
Am I crazy? What is the over/under for how long they will reside in their current location?
Bwa ha ha ha!
I still remember listening to your podcast with Scott Weber where you both were trashing Yuccas. Glad to see you’ve come over to the dark side.
Great call Loree! So you were the one person that was listening. And I’m not on the dark side yet. Still reserve the right to change my mind. Ha.
Why would you place these “weapons” by the stairs?
To remind the kids to slow down. Ha.
A much wiser spirit than I once offered the thought: “Everyonce in a while, violate your own rules!”
Following this advice, (everyonce in a while, ) has led me to unexpected conclusions, mostly of the delightful flavor!
Beautiful and striking solution!
Thanks Jesse. You nailed it, now I just wait and see if it is sustained. So far, so good.
They look very focal pointy, lol! I like them but by next year you might find them a little ratty. Yucca always seems to charm on install and then ….you start looking for an alternative, lol! I hate annuals but I’m starting to see their value in pots. That is of course as long as your vacations aren’t too long and you enjoy watering every day 😀
Kim – vacation watering gets me every summer. I’m bringing all of my plants with me next year, even if I have to rent an RV.
They look fabulous right now- I love the variegation. Just roll with it and then plant them in the ground when you are done.
Thanks Kristin. I do love the variegation, the only Yuccas I’d ever consider. Now I just wait to see how they hold up all fall and winter and whether or not my taste changes once again.