garden pics

14 years ago

Been a reader for awhile, but my addiction to hostas has exploded this year, and I want to share some pics. I've been at this location for 5 years, gardening here for 3 years (after I retired and had more time). Total novice, had a vision in my head, and went for it. This hill (steep) was covered with grass which was heck to mow due to sloping in at least two directions. First goal was to create something with less maintenance. Have ended up with a hosta/perennial garden with paths lined with rocks. Not really less maintenance, but more fun!

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weekendweeder
14 years ago
I really love all the woodland gardens many of you seem to have, with the rocks and mulch paths. Very serene--like your own private park. Thanks for sharing those pictures!
i-like-to-grow
14 years ago
Beautiful I'm always so envious of everybodys woodland settings... I'm forced using a few big maples and my building foundations for the moment. I've been planting trees but it will take decades to develop lol
John
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alexis717_df
14 years ago
Beautiful! If my gardens looked like that I would never be in the house.
Jon 6a SE MA
14 years ago
hostahosta; hubahuba.
Steve Massachusetts
14 years ago
Really cool stuff. I love the Krossa Regal and is that Lakeside Love Affair in the next to last pic?

Steve
Cher
14 years ago
You've done a lovely job on that hill setting. Lots of hard work certainly paid off for you.
Cher
paul_in_mn
14 years ago
Looks like a beautiful location for a hosta shade garden.

Paul
hostahosta
Original Author
14 years ago
Next to last pic is Night Before Christmas. I'll do better with labeling the pics next time. First time I have posted multiples.

Thanks for all the comments.
Wendys_garden
14 years ago
Wow that is very beautiful and peaceful looking. You've done a wonderful job! Thanks so much for sharing.

Wendy
hosta_freak
14 years ago
Since you were so kind to comment on my garden,I thought I'd comment on yours. You have an ideal setting for your garden and hostas. Your slopes are not that severe to have good paths throughout the garden. Nice job! I wouldn't want that much grass either. I don't have any lawn at all,just a strip along the road I live on. Otherwise it's all woods. Phil
cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
14 years ago
Lovely! I really do think I need to retire and get to work on my garden to keep up with all of you. :)
mbug_gw
14 years ago
Wow...all in 3 years....amazing!
User
14 years ago
MBug, I was thinking the same thing....all this in THREE YEARS? Very impressive. The scenery complements the hosta perfectly. And how I envy all the rocks just pick em up and move em out of the way or into a border....sure want to see more of your hosta and your grounds. No sign of neighbors being close at all, so very quiet feeling.
dublinbay z6 (KS)
14 years ago
What a lovely hosta garden/landscape/woodlands, but I don't think you can call yourself truly "retired"--we know how much work goes into creating that look of natural beauty --as though it just happened all by itself. Yeh, with a lot of blood, sweat, and tears from you! LOL

What a wonderful accomplishment! Keep us updated from time to time so we can see how it continues to grow and develop.

Kate
prairie_love
14 years ago
Beautiful beautiful gardens.