galvanized steel top; Home Styles Bali Hai Outdoor Potting Bench in Natural Teal $450.95
Acer palmatum "Sango-kaku, Coral Bark Japanese Maple; sun to partial shade; 15-20 feet tall; slow growing; insect and disease resistant; light green foliage in spring & summer; good winter color
the trees: burnt orange lijima Sunago (Acer palmatum 'lijima Sunago golden yellow Hogyoku (Acer palmatum "Hogyoku") and closest to the house, Pacific Northwest native vine maple (Acer circinatum)
beautiful layering of plants in a small side yard strip
Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata David) is disease resistant and is not prone to powdery mildew. Named 2002 Perennial of the year
Sneezeweed, Helen's flower, Helenium Mardi Gras; 3 feet tall and wide; drought and deer tolerant; plant in spring and fall
field Scabious (Knautia macedonica); deer resistent; drought tolerant; bush 18" tall and wide; blooms spring thru fall.
red bird of paradise closeup
red bird of paradise; 6 to 10 feet tall and wide; drought tolerant; attracts butterflies & Hummingbirds; Bright orange-red flowers April thru Sept. prune back to 1 foot in winter.
Rodger's flower (Rodgersia pinnata) has bold, crinkly leaves that measure over 12 inches across, creating a spectacular backdrop for the dramatic plumes of creamy pink flowers that appear in midsummer. In early fall the foliage turns a reddish bronze. The foliage of this perennial feels rough to the touch, with stiff bristles along its stem, making it unpalatable to deer.
Lantana cultivar named Star Landing Deer resistent and gets to be a big mound fast.
Chicago Pink; long stems; good for cutting; hybrid tea rose grows up to 6 feet tall. Petals tinged a combination of pink, yellow & orange.
Chicago Pink; long stems; good for cutting; hybrid tea rose grows up to 6 feet tall. Petals tinged a combination of pink, yellow & orange.
beautiful shade plant: Brunnera macrophylla "Jack Frost" with tiny blue floweres.
Love this hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata "Limelight"
driveway garden
Purple Sage Salvia spp (leucantha, farinacea, or guaranitica; fall blooming
fall blooming; deer resistant; pair with purple Salvia leucantha; called Red Hot Poker, Kniphofia spp.
Lamb's ears (Stachys byzantina); leaves glisten in moonlight; perennial; drought tolerant so good for a dry, sunny border.
Brunnera macrophylla "Jack Frost"; perennial; large heart-shape silver leaves and small blue flowers in spring. brightens up at night.
driveway planting
Astilbe chinensis; moist; well drained; 24"high by 18" wide; pest and deer resistant; light to moderate shade; filtered light
Anemone hupehensis, Japanese or Chinese anemone; fall bloomer; moist but well drained soil; 1-5feet; survives cold winters; full sun to partial shade; perennial
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’) full sun to partial shade
A few varieties of Huechera particularly suited for fall designs include Amber Waves (shown), which has striking amber and orange leaves, and Chocolate Ruffles, with deep burgundy to purple leaves. Heuchera works nicely with strappy grasses and finely textured plants like Solidago or asparagus fern.
Purple sand cherry Tree
Smoke Tree (Cotinus coggygria cultivars) is a great tree.
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium bellum) has a low water requirement, matures to 8-10 feet, full to partial sun.
dwarf maple tree and heucherias for red brown foilage
repurposing things for the garden to add a bit of whimsy - - makes garden fun and interesting
Fullmoon maple tree, Acer shirasawanum, zones 5-9, 15-30 feet wide; prefers light to full shade. Beautiful fall colors, red & gold
east side of the house
White Shasta Daisies (Leucanthemum x superbum)
large white flowers; medium to dry so pretty drought tolerant once established; full sun; tolerates most soils, Penstemon digitalis - - smooth beardtongue
Solar, AA battery, 2 LED lights, 5.5 inches wide and 5 inches tall.
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