Wow Shelly, looks like somebody's been busy...your DH perhaps? They look fantastic, and I can't wait till you post pictures next season when you dl's have increased and are blooming. Question, what kind of soil are you using in them?
Jan

Shelly,
Your new raised beds look so nice! (Wish I had somebody to build me some.) When you want to divide your daylilies, it will be so much easier than digging in that Georgia clay. I was in the process of making two raised beds for my newer daylilies, but the 94-degree heat got to me, and I've taken a break from the project. Are the little yellow flowers in the driveway boxes marigolds? That long stretch of yellow looks really pretty.

Debra

Jan.. yes my DH is one half of the project with me being the other half. I am country raised so I can operate a saw, drill and hammer. believe it or not - the hardest part is filling the beds. That dirt gets heavy. In the first picture you can see the endcaps for each bed hanging on the fence. DH cut the boards and I assembled.. made putting the beds together much easier since I worked up about 30 of those and we tackled about 6 or 8 beds each weekend. We did a record 10 on the front side this weekend. Now during the week, I will fill the beds with dirt and bring the refugees from the pot ghetto to put in each bed.
Yes Debra - the yellow is marigolds..I LOVE them DH wanted solid color so yellow it was. BUT I found that now I can't find yellow in trays --so am opting form mixed colors. I need to start my own next spring. I'll beg Roberta for tips!
The soil is a mixture of 4 bags of top soil, peat moss on the bottom and middle layers, 2 bags of garden soil and alfalpha pellets. I also throw in the potting soil from the pots I am transplanting.. I then add mini pine bark on the top to help hold in the moisture.
I do know what you mean about the heat. We work for about 30 minutes then come in for a cool down.
I am planning to dedicate three beds to my Candy series.. I'll transplant all of those this fall when I separate SHERRY and SPECIAL CANDY. Anyone want to donate PRECIOUS CANDY..lol
Shelly

Shelly, your beds look amazing! Just look at all that room for new daylilies (and I bet they're already filled with what you have in your ghetto). The annuals in front of the daylilies is a great idea for constant color.

LOL.. ask Nancy-- I think my pot ghetto was already divided into different states..lol. I have about 80-100 to get into the ground which includes about 15 large green patio pots that are clumps. I am pleased with progress so far and I can already see new growth on some that were pot bound in the ghetto. Being able to put fall purchases straight into the ground for settling in will be a major plus. I lost about 20 in pots this past winter and I think my percentages of losses will be drastically reduced.
Shelly

that looks very awesome, if only I had the room for a nice row of beds. Great job!
did you use treated wood or what kind?
good luck.

LOL....ask Nancy? I'll tell you....Shelly is WONDER WOMAN! My goodness the things that gal can get accomplished simply AMAZE ME!
Shelly.....YOU HAVE MADE GREAT PROGRESS since I saw them in person!
I can vision the beauty to see next year!
If you all ever need inspiration to get things done.....SHELLY IS THE ONE!
Nancy

deangreen - treated lumber only..
Nancy--you are a hoot.. by next year at Mecca time I will have the electric wire run, antishovel alarms, movement sensored alarms and lights that are set to come on when you are even THINKING about snatching one..lol.. gotta watch these daylily addicts.. they can be sneaky.
I am proud of our progress and since tis only me to tend to everything during the week - I want it to be as user friendly as possible,
Shelly

Shelly, that is a really neat setup! great job.

Looks like you will be surrounded with beauty soon! Ill bet that is going to be really nice next year when everything settles in! Nice Job, can't wait to see pics of full bloom! -Jessica
P.S.- Not sure if your gona need all those fancy security devices with those two big dogs hanging out in there!LOL they are pretty too!

That's one amazing project you and your DH have been working on. It will look incredible when those daylilies mature and bloom in waves. This seems a bit inadequate given the scope of your raised beds, but I'll say it anyhow: "GREAT JOB!"

When you started in naming your security measures, I wondered if you had a deer problem, until I did a double-take on the "anti-shovel" alarms, LOL.

Laurel

Wonderful wonderful job! I'm tickled pink looking at them. Just got done picking my chin up off the floor. I might have plenty to donate in the fall if I don't start parting w/ the ones that I'm not thrilled with. I think this year I bought more than I already have planted. To think I had no space at the end of last year. Not sure what I'm gonna do now. I'm in BIG trouble. I'd be happy to have one of those beds, let alone all the new ones you have. ENJOY! You deserve them! You worked really hard and the pictures are proof!!!

Well Shelly, you know I've already got my HIGH TECH guy working on one of my new James Bond toys to avoid all your security measures! Besides I know where the anti-shovel devices stay at night....LOL!
Nancy

Bear and Sable are sweeties.. but being DANGEROUS ROTWEILLERS - most people just assume they will bite and don't even approach. Not a bad thing with all the alone time I have here. Nancy and Connie got the full treatment when they were here -- Bear thinks he is the size of a dashound and mauls you to death. 140 pounds standing on your foot doesn't always feel good..lol
We don't have alot of problems with deer as there is plenty to eat without dining on my daylilies. Right now though - a @#%^&&* armadillo is in and out of my back 200 foot bed. We are going to try to trap him if I notice any new damamge in the next few weeks-- if that doesn't work - well DH will have to just go hunting!
Carlamarie - you have now entered the world of the truly addicted. My pot ghetto got so out of hand because I ALWAYS buy more than I should -- but does that mean I stop.. no..lol.. lucky for me we have almost 9 acres. Just accept your addiction - don't fight it..
Shelly

Boy oh boy, I am coming down there!! Maybe you will run out of room and have to throw some my way.. No kidding, you have worked very hard and deserve the beauty that you will get in return. I can't wait for the pics to start rollin in....Ellie

What great ideas! What a lot of work! It looks marvelous...those are some lucky daylilies! Love your canine help! I hope you'll keep us updated as the daylilies bloom and fill in.

Very fun to see...this could be an HGTV episode!

Thanks everyone - I'm excited to see how these do next year with room to thrive.. I am a photo nut so I'll be keeping everyone up to speed through pictures.. : )
Shelly