Look, Ma No Stakes

摘要

While gardening with perennials is a labor of love, I try to keep my chores to a minimum. Weeding, watering, pruning, planting—these tasks can take a good bit of time. For the most part, I don't mind; gardening is therapeutic. One area on which I refuse to spend my precious time, however, is staking. This task not only is tedious but also creates an eyesore. There's nothing worse than when the rhythm of a border's color and texture is interrupted by obtrusive stakes.