Make way for more plants!

Category: Spring 2013 | Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:06 am

This spring I have been telling myself I wasn't going to be creating any more planting beds. I connected the two back beds last year, and it was a lot of work. It was well worth it though, as I have been enjoying the shrubs and perennials that I planted.
Well, last week I adopted 3 Tardiva Late Panicle Hydrangeas. They were in my plant holding area at my landscaping job. They were purchased a year ago, never planted and have been sitting around there. They looked dead after winter, then when I appeared (from my winter dormancy) I began to nurture them and they started to grow. I talked my boss into letting me bring them home. I gave them all a good trim and planted them on June 15th.
I put them in along the fence that has Sweet Autumn Clems growing all over it. The grass is not very good there, it is shady and well, I don't take much care with the grass. So- I decided to cut out all the grass between the newly planted Hydrangeas. Didn't take very long. I am impressed with the great quality of the soil there. Very loose and loamy! The kind of dirt you love to sift through your fingers and play with :)

( photo / image / picture from Kay's Garden )

one of 3 Tardiva Late Panicle Hydrangeas ( photo / image / picture from Kay's Garden )

So, now I have several feet of new space that will need plants in it...
I am also brainstorming another tier to expand my flower bed in my front yard too.
I wonder if I'll ever be done??

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cherylad wrote on Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:09 am:

Wow... that looks great. Done? Really? I sure hope not!

Kay wrote on Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:15 am:

Only done diggin out the grass, Haven't even started planting! Except the Hydrangeas of course! Now lookin for orphan Hostas etc. :)

Jewell wrote on Mon Jun 17, 2013 3:44 am:

Careful Kay, you will soon be grass less. LOL And then you will wonder how to keep up with it all...oops, I am talking about myself. Your beds look lovely, and I am sure you will be able to find some orphans in need of a new home ;)

eileen wrote on Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:38 am:

I started with just one bed Kay in the back garden. Now - well just lets say there isn't a lot of lawn left and I still need more space for plants!!
Your garden is really looking great and I look forward to seeing what you plant in with the hydrangeas.

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