Spring Heathers and Hellebores

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  1. Jewell

    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    These are photos of my grass free front yard. Pavers have taken on quite a bit of moss even though this is a south and west facing yard. Welcome.

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    Welcome to my grass free front yard ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden )

    Looking north

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    heathers for early spirng and summer color, helebores and bulbs also ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden )

    There were a few honey, bumble and other bees out today. This one looked a bit chilled, but soon disappeared.

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    All types of bees appreciate the heather when ever it is blooming. ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden )

    My first hellebores were planted in the front yard in the shade of a four way cherry tree. We found out there is no such thing as a semi-dwarf cherry and after 20 years got tired of trying to manage it. The stump is now drilled and home to native bees.

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    A few hellebores, these are volunteers ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden )

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    Crocus, pink and maroon lower growing heathers with lots of ferns are the frame ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden )

    So much for a little look at my front yard before the leaf blower comes out of hibernation.

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    Crocus perfectly placed next to a perfect little rock ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden )
     
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  3. Cayuga Morning

    Cayuga Morning Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    Jewell, How lovely! Your yard looks so verdant! The heaths & heathers go so well with your moss. Beautiful!
     
  4. calinromania

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    Very beautiful garden!
     
  5. Frank

    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    You garden is so lovely Jewell. I love all the shades of green.
     



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  6. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I like the moss on your pavers as it's a lovely foil for the heathers, hellebores and bulbs. Isn't it nice to see crocus in flower again. Spring is in the air!! :D
     
  7. cherylad

    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Your front yard looks to lush and inviting.
     
  8. Henry Johnson

    Henry Johnson In Flower

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    Your place looks good but I'm hoping for pics in mid-summer when I believe it will be awesome...
    Hank
     
  9. stratsmom

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    I love that front yard!!!!
     

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