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Carrie77
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Comments (3)That is a really cool fountain! Do you intend to have any seating around it? Or is it strictly for show? I could see a paved area directly around it (to allow you access if you need it for repairs, etc), with maybe a pathway. You don't say what area of the country you are in, or what your planting "zone" is. I'd go with some low ground cover items around the fountain (and paving area if you decide to have one), then have the plants get bigger around the outside. It's a large open space, and I think the grasses you have, the flowers you mentioned are nice. If it's just for "show", you could put some flowering perennials around the outside like rhododendruns (cut short to keep them from blocking the view over time) , I have burning bush plants in my front yard (west exposure) and I keep them clipped in a squared off fashion as a shrub. They get green in the spring, turn to lovely gold & bright red hues in the fall before losing their leaves. Hydrangeas are nice, the Endless Summer version grows on old wood and keeps getting bigger until you want to trim it for the proper height. Also, what about a tree? Not sure what else you have in your yard but a smallish tree could be planted there to project some shade onto what I assume is a patio where the chairs are in the picture. Daylillies? They only bloom for a short time, but are colorful and hardy. I always think of a fountain in a yard as a serene place. Even though it's apparently near your patio, I'd love to have some flat stones around it to have a couple of chairs placed there, under a tree. Enjoy your plans!...See MoreWhat should I plant around my porch?
Comments (8)Never ever use red mulch - you need dark brown or black for a bed to appear grounded. I however would first work on your house. You don't paint the ceilings if you have a leaking roof. Unfortunately your house has really been compromised by past remodeling. To get a better understanding of what is wrong and your home's full potential, please refer to my website http://www.oldhouseguy.com/portfolio...See MoreAdvice on why Hostas are not growing big?
Comments (1)You've answered your own question!! Maples are greedy beggars and most herbaceous plants within their drip line (or even further out) will require ongoing TLC in terms of watering and fertilizing to just maintain, let alone increase or develop in size. If you want peak performance for your hostas, move them to a more hospitable location and replant the area with something that will tolerate the maple's abuse....See MoreBare Roots Hostas - Good Buy?
Comments (3)I will tell you that I have purchased bare root hostas and they did fine. Some places ship the plant wrapped with wet paper towels wrapped around the plants then put in a plastic bag (open) so the water stays put. Other places will ship the hostas with the dirt still around the plant also with wet paper towels. My favorite place to buy bare root hostas is from Hornbakers. They sell an impressive size for no more cost then other places. I talked to Marcy at Hornbakers on Monday to place an order and she told me what they ship out to customers is the same gallon size they sell to wholesale retailers. debra also if you can add the post to the hosta forum, you may get different...See MoreIowagal
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