But wait!
The ever-concerned-about-beauty SWMBO came up with a solution when it became apparent that our landlord was not going to replace said tree.
She found a Fake Ficus at a thrift store and we dug a hole and planted it in the same approximate place that the elm had occupied.
It's not near as big but it does wonders for the appearance of the yard.
That's Japanese Honeysuckle in the background.
It's *not* a fake and she's trying to train it to thrive and bush out and grow to the top of the wall.
If this blasted weather would break she may have a chance.
Meantime there's this.
We're hoping the Fake Ficus doesn't shed any more of it's leaves.
Better a fake an none.
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I know someone who always uses fake flowers in her pots on her porches. When the sun bleaches them out, she pitches them, and buys new. Probably cheaper than all the bug sprays and pruning and dead-heading that I do!
ReplyDeleteIt may be a challenge!
ReplyDeleteThe Fake Ficus might motivate the Japanese Honeysuckle to grow, to strive for backyard supremacy.
ReplyDeleteA fake ficus faux for crying out loud!
ReplyDeletePseudo Phicus.
ReplyDeleteAt least with a fake ficus you can just stick the leaves back on!
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ReplyDeleteVery inventive!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea. Good for her!
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