What would you plant here?
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This small wooded area is down this little hill near our pool (South facing) We’d like to plant something colorful in the wooded area and something planted on the steep hill so that we don’t have to mow down it. The hill gets very steep, wet and dangerous! We’re in Maryland. Thanks, your ideas are appreciated!!
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Comments (9)Hi everyone, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments! I really appreciate it. In terms of space, it is spaced right there - I had done some measurements before hand and everything is good there. The only thing is, do I keep the dwarf mugo pine or not? Over half of it looks brown now! It's terrible. I will try to prune the brown bits, but I am not sure how it will look..... if it looks terrible, I may just replace it. I know, I am brutal.... our growing season is so short that I don't have too much time for plants to recover over years!!!!!!!! Sorry....... CLBlakey, I think this area has to be balanced with a shrub there. Otherwise, it may look a bit off balance.... there are many other areas with flowers or flowering shrubs in my yard, sorry that I didn't show them. Anyway, thanks again everyone! You have really given me something to think about now....See MoreWhat would you plant here? (Suggestions, please!)
Comments (9)You have some wonderful plants. Is it important to have the window free from being hidden by plant growth? Regarding what is currently planted: White butterfly bush -- do you know the genus? Buddleias grow to 12 ft. here in Sunset zone 16. They work as a short tree. Buddleja globosa -- grows to a 10 ft.by 10 ft. shrub. Roses, Siberian iris and marjoram -- sun. Of what is on hand I believe the digitalis, C. californica, Aquilegia and Ribes would be best in the dappled summer shade. They are upright growers so I would be on the lookout for a low-growing filler plant or use more marjoram along the perimeter (it looks very healthy). One thing I've noticed with natives is the smaller foliage can be monotonous. They need something large-leafed or very large rocks for contrast. IMO. Siberian iris may work if bloom is not of paramount importance. Check mature height and width on shrubs. Nothing but headaches down the road if they are too close to the foundation. Good luck....See MoreWhat would you plant here?
Comments (4)first.. figure out what to do with the downspouts ... next.. i would continue that flower bed across the front of the porch ... and maybe echo the corner ... trees would come out at least 20 feet into the lawn ... keep in mind.. foundation plantings are for hiding the foundation.. not planted on the foundation ... shrubs is a nebulous term .... it can mean way to many things ... what are you thinking ... conifers, often referred to as shrubs... might offer some winter interest ... but many can be way to big ... unless you pay the piper and get some true dwarfs ... and i agree.. you need a some vertical to offset you horizontal house and perennial beds ... that tiny thin bed between the walkway and the house??? .. a nice trellis between the picture window.. and the small window... and a clematis for the long term .. maybe a morning glory for this year .. but dont let it seed ... ken...See Morewhat would you plant here?
Comments (12)Christopher C Nc - I have roses along my driveway and they look beautiful with very little maintenance. A major pruning is only required once a year and the thorns are very easy to avoid, and there are thorn-less varieties of roses. The flowers that you mentioned would look lovely as well. laurienj9 - While knockout roses are beautiful, there are many varieties that are even more beautiful and that have a lovely scent too. Would you want a solid color hedge of roses, (and if so, which color?) or would you want to have different colored roses. If you don't want to plant roses, I would also recommend peonies, which bloom in the spring and form a lovely bush until frost, or dinner plate dahlias, which form huge, stunning blooms; they come up in late spring and bloom until frost. Azaleas would be lovely too, but they like light shade, so you could plant them there if your neighbor plans on having their bushes grow bigger without trimming them into a hedge, or you could plant some azaleas that will grow in full sun like one of the Encore varieties. Hydrangeas would probably be my number one choice because they tolerate full sun to shade, so if your neighbor's bushes grow bigger, they will still grow beautifully. Good luck! damask_rose_5 : ) Rose hedge Peony hedge Dahlias Hydrangea hedge Encore azalea hedge...See MoreUser
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