Very nicely done, Gabby. I like it a lot, especially its location on your property. It seems like it's very visible from the road. I think it enhances your property a great deal. Be careful not to get the mulch too close to those trees. You want to be able to see the "root flare" of the trees as they enter the ground. I would pull the mulch back just a bit from the base of the trees.

Steve

is that willow..

wait.. superbly done.. do pull back the mulch from the tree ...

NEVER individually water the plants.. or the trees will invade the plant holes .. and NEVER fert the hosta themselves.. same reason ..

broadcast all water ...

my personal experience.. under willow ... twice as big as those .... i will leave for another post ...

good luck .. have fun.. [and who do you gab with in the garden??? .. the plants???]

ken

You've done a fantastic job with your bed there. Some really nice combinations.
Cher

Wow! A perfect showcase for the hosta and your lovely trees.

Very attractive and nicely done Gabby.

I realize that everyones taste and needs are different. When I moved into my house in 2004 it had sedum growing all over the place. I don't even know the variety. But they grew into a nice compact mound 12"h x 14"w. They grew and looked the same in both full sun and full shade.

I used them to define my first hosta garden planted shoulder to shoulder with a small space to use a shrub rake to clean the bed. It worked. It looks nice, does not detract from the hosta, and I never had a hosta mowed by careless helpers (like I have in other beds).

The photo was taken late in 2011. It looks ragged because I had just moved the sedum 4-6 feet towards the shading maple tree to the West to make more room. You dig them up, stomp them in, and they act like Enegizer batteries. If you nick one with a mower just stick the piece in the ground somewhere and next year you will have another.

It's just an idea. You could mix and match in groups of 3-4 with other plants.

For those who have followed some of my other posts, just to the left is where my villainous hose did its dirty work on my knee, and across the street is my hosta-friend Bobbi's house. See her Blaze of Glory next to her well (lol)? Psst-when I get home I am going to photo and catalogue her hostas for her, but its a secret so don't tell her.

Les

Les, that looks like Autumn Joy sedum to me.

Thanks everyone!!
Ken- I ALWAYS brodcast my water. I have underground sprinklers, so that is easiest too;) That is a Golden Willow. Thanks for the tip about the mulch. I will remedy that today!!

And, yes, I gab with my plants. I make sure they are comfy in their new spots and are happy. Ok, they don't actually "gab" back, but I find it relaxing. Luckily my closest neighbor is far enough away he can't hear me talking to them:):):)

Les- thanks for the idea. I would never had thought of Sedum as a border. It's a great thought. Yours looks great. Mowing has been one of my worries about a border, that makes it easy!!

I appreciate all the comments. It has been a lot of hard work, although I do love it. I have gotten so so many people that have driven by and really love it. Even a few that want me to help with their own projects;)

Have a great day all!!

G

When the plant start to gab back that's when you know you've had enough water or whatever else it is you are drinking.

Steve

Gabby, your bed looks wonderful! Can't wait to see it as it matures! My Empress Wu (three years old)has grown quickly. You will love watching it over the years! Thanks for sharing.

BTW, Steve-very funny! :)

Gabby, a very nice garden. Your hard work paid off!

No one will ever know who's saying or drinking what- it's my little secret!!!

Oh well, I guess the asylum needs hosta gardens too!!

G

Thanks for posting more pictures of your lovely new garden. Although, I still see lots of shady spots of grass that need tilling and filling...with more hostas! Hee hee.