At the moment’s images are from Ruth Barker.
I really like all flowers and crops, and I like to strive new introductions with my present plantings.
I favor to have plenty of pollinators. I additionally favor a extra pure and wild look. I dwell in Ohio, Zone 6a. This yr I can be planting dahlias. I’ve planted small border ones previously. This yr I’m going for a BIG affect. I’ve additionally ordered a number of new irises. I simply love every thing about gardening!!
Nothing delivers massive affect like poppies! (Papaver orientale, Zones 3–8).
Numerous decorative onions (Allium, Zones 4–8) fill the spring backyard with purple.
A lot colour from foliage! A red-leaved Japanese maple (Acer palmatum, Zones 5–9) enhances the golden colour of the heuchera (Heuchera hybrid, Zones 4–9) below it.
A double-flowered azalea (Rhododendron hybrid, Zones 5–9) covers itself with blooms within the spring.
The hanging pot of pink geraniums (Pelargonium hybrid, Zones 8–10 or as an annual) completely glows in opposition to the white wall behind it.
Lupines (Lupinus hybrids, Zones 2–8) are onerous to beat with their tall, dense spires of purple flowers.
Stopping by the pond to feed the fish
This planting is all about pink, from pink phlox (Phlox paniculata, Zones 4–8), echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Zones 3–8), and a lily (Lilium hybrid, Zones 5–9).
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