On the east facing side, aka the shady side of the house, I have created a mini woodland garden. I chose, from left to right, Oak-Leaf Hydrangea, Dropmore Honeysuckle, and Hemlock as my anchor plants. I found room for a Rhododendron between the Hydrangea and Honeysuckle.
Oak Leaf Hydrangea
Dropmore Honeysuckle Bloom
Hemlock
The under story plants include a White Bleeding Heart, Trilium, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Jewelweed, Bloodroot, Bear’s Breeches, and Ostrich-Fern.
White Bleeding Heart
Trillium
Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Bloodroot
Along the outside border you will find three different varieties of Hosta, one being Mouse Ears, Siberian Iris, a lavender Rose, and Roman Chamomile as well as Bear’s Breeches.
Hosta
Hosta
Siberian Iris
Lavender Rose
Acanthus mollis ‘Tasmanian Angel’ (Bear’s breeches)
I call this my “Ghost Plant,” the first leaves are eerie as they emerge in early spring.
Big difference…It matures into one of the lushest plants I grow. I chose This plant to add texture to the Garden…
Hostas & Roman Chamomile
It is also home to a cement leaf bird feeder, a water feature and an urn.
Water Feature
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With in the flagstone walk way, Thyme and Gaillardia grow. The garden is edged with medium size river rock.
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Very pretty Judy ❤
Wonderful post but I was wanting to know if you could
write a litte more on this subject? I’d be very thankful
if you could elaborate a little bit further. Kudos!
My Mini- Woodland post was one of my very first posts. I am not sure if I want to add to it or leave it as a reminder of how much my blog has grown. Thank you for taking the time to comment…:)