AO SmithMar 1

This Gravenstein apple tree is sort of a long term #GardenFail. Years ago now, the previous owners missed a couple of pruning years in a row due to illness. And then we missed another one when we moved in a late Feb time frame.

The tree became unruly and needed both winter and summer pruning to get it more manageable, although some years we forget and we go backwards again. However, even with those problems plus heavy deer browsing the tree is a prolific producer to the point that many apples are wasted each year.

#gardening #pruning

MartinsAug 22, 2025
First time growing water melon. All the signs were there that its ready. Well, it tastes like a glass of white wine, not sweet at all, seeds are enormous.. maybe not enough sunshine, compost not rich enough.. will try again next year, it was fun seeing it grow #gardening #gardenfail
LynnMay 25, 2025

Garden Fail, or Happy Accident?
I planted these David Austin zone 5 roses about 12 years ago. Crocus (peach) and Mayflower (pink) if I'm not mistaken. A few hard winters and dry summers later, the root stock had started sending canes and blooming. Hence the dark red "Dr. Hueys" appearing now where the grafted varieties gave up.

Is this a garden embarrassment that I should prune out ASAP? Or should I just go with my wild cottage garden as is? #gardening #bloomscrolling #GardenFail

Show threadlaura lemayApr 20, 2025

@aosmith16 There are some heirlooms that are so vigorous they can outgrow soil diseases, but these are not that vigorous.

More importantly if there’s fusarium in the starter mix, if I plant them I get it in my garden beds, and it doesn't go away. This is also why the plants need to be trashed vs composted.

#GardenFail is an excellent idea! I would have a lot to contribute to that. 😆

Nevar23Apr 28, 2024

The flowers/shrubs in the bed close to my house are mostly dying because I wasn't timely with my rinsing after the house was pressure washed.   I'm trying to be optimistic (I can plant new things!) but I had gorgeous phlox, achillea, and sedum growing that I originally planted years ago. I was very attached to that flower bed. 😆

#gardening #flowers #GardenFail

Show threadNevar23Feb 2, 2024

winter the new tree is looking very sad indeed. I'd go so far as to say it looks dead. I feel bad for them because it was obviously a sentimental thing for them, right? I mean, *something* drove them to spend thousands on a pride of place tree.

Here's the odd thing. Before the original tree was planted, they cut down 90% of the healthy native trees on their lot. I know, probably not related but it does kinda make you go hmm...
#Gardening #GardenFail

laura lemayAug 2, 2023

Yesterday in #GardenFail, a hashtag I just made up, I was weeding around a peach tree in the orchard that has been ailing for some time. "I'll just trim the dead wood around that one remaining branch," I thought, and then I snapped that one remaining branch right off. 🙄

And then I ran over the string trimmer with the ATV, so at that point I gave up and came inside to have a stiff drink. 🙄 🙄

#Gardening

The Chatty GardenerJan 9, 2023

It appears the squirrel fancied bulbs for lunch 😫

#gardening #GardenFail #gardens #cotswolds #gloucestershire #ContainerGardening #bulbs #ContainerGarden

Crystal_Fish_CavesDec 17, 2022
I watch tv commercials with the sound off. Can someone tell me why this couple is getting turned on by their misshapen veg? #garden #gardenfail #weird #vegan
Carl S. GutekunstDec 10, 2022

The seed package said “prepare fertile, well-drained soil.” Don't think this qualifies.

#Gardening #GardenFail #California #CaliforniaWinter