Yes, Gardening Etiquette is a Thing

While enjoying one of my favorite past times, I had an epiphany. I realized that there is etiquette involved when gardening, which I should have realized sooner. After all, there is etiquette involved and expected in every aspect of our lives. Except, I hadn't really thought much about "Gardening Etiquette" and what that might entail.

And, how about you? I wonder what all of you think of this concept. Do you think there is etiquette when gardening (for our plants, for our land, for our neighborhood, etc.)? The thought and question have my mind working as a mouse on a little wheel. So, let's get that mouse running full speed here.

Respect for Our Plants

First, consider how we treat our plants. Since we care about our plants and want to treat them with respect, we would also want to consider their comfort. Yes, this means planting them where they would thrive and not in some dismal spot where they would suffer. We would never plant our begonias in the brightest spot in our yards any more than we would plant our lavender in the darkest.

Respecting Our Neighbors

Second, consider neighbors when selecting plants. It wouldn't be polite to plant a Chinese tallow tree near our neighbor's house that has a pool. The roots would destroy it. Nor would we plant anything that would spill out over the sidewalk, as to become a problem for pedestrians. And how about those tree branches that hang down over the sidewalk? Not everyone is 4 feet tall.

Your Thoughts?

As you see we could go on and on with this. Definitely, my little mouse is running wildly. So, what are your thoughts?? Let's keep the conversation going. Leave your comments and/or post them on Twitter and Facebook. It would make for an interesting read.

Thank you! Happy gardening!

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