Relatively new to gardening but have been working on these beds for a few years. Still learning about organization for height and spacing etc. I'm NE facing zone 7a GA. The back of these beds get about 3 hours of direct morning sun and then shade; then the fronts get about 6-7. So it's been interesting learning what plants like what. I've always been interested in planting for pollinators and native. Just becoming aware of the importance of fertilizing, and aware of bugs chomping on leaves this year. Canna lillies were hit pretty hard with beetles and some fungus.
Great point, winter is a struggle. My neighbor does a great job of this, planting for all seasons. I did plant a gardenia this year but it's hidden by the lillies. I've thought about moving the back hostas (they get burned anyway) and replacing with some shrubs. Just didn't want to block too much window. But I'm learning there are some ball type shrubs that would stay 2-3 ft.
Thank you! There's an eclectic mix. From left to right looking at the house: Gardenia, Canna Indica, dwarf japanese maple, day lilles, Indigo frost agapanthus, woodland sage, Croton, Brazilian Jasmine, scarlet sage, African Daisy, Dianthus, Virginia Spiderwort, Hydrangeas, White panicle aster, Coleus, Indian blanket, Hosta, creeping Jenny, Calla Lillies, Kalanchoe, Coppery Messemb, Periwinkle, Lambs ear
I love planting perennials, but the weeding can be horrendous. Annuals you can go scorched earth and just till it up for next season, but it's really nice to watch my plants establish and evolve year after year.
Relatively new to gardening but have been working on these beds for a few years. Still learning about organization for height and spacing etc. I'm NE facing zone 7a GA. The back of these beds get about 3 hours of direct morning sun and then shade; then the fronts get about 6-7. So it's been interesting learning what plants like what. I've always been interested in planting for pollinators and native. Just becoming aware of the importance of fertilizing, and aware of bugs chomping on leaves this year. Canna lillies were hit pretty hard with beetles and some fungus.
Looks beautiful!
Beautiful!
Looks nice now, but how will it look in the offseason? Biggest miss is not using shrubs.
Great point, winter is a struggle. My neighbor does a great job of this, planting for all seasons. I did plant a gardenia this year but it's hidden by the lillies. I've thought about moving the back hostas (they get burned anyway) and replacing with some shrubs. Just didn't want to block too much window. But I'm learning there are some ball type shrubs that would stay 2-3 ft.
Red twig dogwood maybe 🤔
Wow beautiful shrub. I've saved it in my plan for to remember for the future
It's so pretty! What plants did you plant?
Thank you! There's an eclectic mix. From left to right looking at the house: Gardenia, Canna Indica, dwarf japanese maple, day lilles, Indigo frost agapanthus, woodland sage, Croton, Brazilian Jasmine, scarlet sage, African Daisy, Dianthus, Virginia Spiderwort, Hydrangeas, White panicle aster, Coleus, Indian blanket, Hosta, creeping Jenny, Calla Lillies, Kalanchoe, Coppery Messemb, Periwinkle, Lambs ear
I love planting perennials, but the weeding can be horrendous. Annuals you can go scorched earth and just till it up for next season, but it's really nice to watch my plants establish and evolve year after year.