Shade Garden Chapter 4

Category: Starting and Maintaining the Garden | Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 7:54 pm

The shade garden got some nice branches to line the paths. The paths and beds are still evolving as plants begin to unfurl. As I finish limbing the last of the branches things will continue to change. The dogs are staying to the paths mostly, but I will need to add some branches inside some beds to keep them from taking short cuts.

Am really pleased with how the wild ginger has taken off. The combination of the cream flowers of the primrose and white flowering bleeding heart is a winner. I have moved so many different ferns and a variety of perennials. Am still waiting impatiently for hostas planted last year to show themselves and have planted newly purchased hostas in their places.

The campanula and columbines are leafing out and starting to set buds. Am seeing small changes daily.

Paths and beds in beginning spring stage ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden )

Hosta, fern, calla lily, hellebore bed with optional seating ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden )

Pink blooming calla lilly ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden )

White blooming bleeding hearts ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden )

Viola ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden )

Lots to do in the garden but it is nice seeing the structure of this portion of the yard starting to show itself.

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katfar3 wrote on Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:28 pm:

Gorgeous shade garden, Jewell

Kay wrote on Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:36 pm:

Oh so pretty Jewell! Your garden is a lot more awake than mine! I only have green up of Crocus, and Daffs. Very slow spring! I will be waiting until May for Hosta pips at this rate!
Love your Bleeding Hearts!

Sjoerd wrote on Sun Mar 31, 2013 11:54 pm:

I liked seeing all those pictures, Jewell. It is so encouraging to see how things are going there with you.

eileen wrote on Mon Apr 01, 2013 8:44 am:

Things are really coming along nicely Jewell. You've got some lovely planting in your shade bed.

AgnesKS wrote on Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:55 pm:

Your garden is looking good, Jewell. The cold temp here is still around so .. it will take us awhile to start up the gardens again. Your garden always make me smile. Happy Gardening!

williebb123 wrote on Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:49 pm:

wow your so far ahead i cant beleave all the blooms i only got crocus