Front Gardens April 2012 (very graphic heavy)

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  1. Pianolady

    Pianolady In Flower

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    I believe we took down our fence since my last visit here. It was in need of repair, so it was easier to remove it than to replace it. It left us with an odd shaped garden in the middle of our front yard, that I've gradually been trying to update to look good from all sides. The huge clematis that was on the fence is gone, as is the trumpet vine. Miss the clematis, not the trumpet vine so much.

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    We removed the entire garden on the side of the house. The blackberries are gone as are the wildflowers. The utility companies are very happy about that! I just had too much garden for my ability to keep up. All my big back gardens are still there, but that's a post for another day.

    This variegated Weigela is the only survivor of the side garden, I couldn't bear to dig it up.
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  3. wannabe

    wannabe Young Pine

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    I love the Iris, such vibrant colors. wannabe
     
  4. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Beautiful, just beautiful!! I love all the Iris colors. Your front porch looks so inviting, that would be a great place to sit and watch a rainy day happening.
     
  5. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Good Grief, PL--thisa is quite a spread. I think that I have enjoyed it so much because I am so cplour-poor here. We are still languishing in the last throws of winter. Nothing going on here, so it is really good to see what you have going on there.

    Well done, you!
     



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  6. stratsmom

    stratsmom Flower Fanatic

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    Everything looks great!! Good to hear from you~ how have you been? :-D
     
  7. Pianolady

    Pianolady In Flower

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    Thanks everyone. I've been on the mend health wise over the winter, but am starting to feel better just in time for gardening season! It's good to be back.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Gosh what a lovely transformation!! I'm so glad you're feeling better now and can enjoy your garden to the full again. One day I hope my own garden will look as lovely as yours.
     
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    tschnath In Flower

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    I so enjoy all your pics. so nice for you to have all that color already. keep the pics coming.
     
  10. Philip Nulty

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    Very eyecatching,..and beautiful colours,..yes i agree the porch is very inviting.
     
  11. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Wow! Looking good Pianolady! So much blooming for you already - I can't even SEE my Hosta's yet!!
     
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    DeepWoods In Flower

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    Beautiful!! I love the clematis!!
     
  13. cherylad

    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    I think everyone has said it all.... so I'll just add... "well done" and "beautiful".
    And of course a smiling Stewbie face! :stew2:
     
  14. Jerry Sullivan

    Jerry Sullivan Garden Experimenter Plants Contributor

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    Spectacular Iris and a great flower show. Thank you.

    Jerry
     
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    Wow!!!
     
  16. Jewell

    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Lovely park right at home! Do you need a gardener? I'd volunteer for a little of your color :-D
     

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