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In my woodland garden I have planted a
large variety of shade plants. My shrubs are contained in a raised bed.
Foundation stone hold the dirt in place. I have hollies, azeleas,
Rhododendrons, and parthenocissus tricuspidata (Boston Ivy).
Along the raised bed, I have a curved
path. It is made up of small flagstones and Belgium Blocks. Along
this path I have planted Helleborus, Hostas of three different sizes and many
contrasting colors and leaf style. I made sure that I planted ones that
have scented flowers to add another sense to the garden. To add color to my
garden I have planted Dicentra, Astilbe, Pumonaria, and Plumbago. In
the spring, many bulbs emerge. My favorite spring plants along this
walk are scilla nondescriptive, tulips, daffodils, and small crocuses. I
have also planted Virginia Bluebells.
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In this picture, I have planted Francis Williams Hosta and Sum and
Substance. In the background, you will see Patriot, So Sweet,
and Halycon. |
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Most of the Hostas in the picture are two years old. I use
Osmocote to fertilize them. The nine month kind works best. |
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When the sunlight shines through the Hostas it gives them a real glow
especially in the early evening. I really enjoy watching H. Francis
Williams. Often, this Hosta gets leaf burn. However, the past
two years mine has not been bothered by leaf burn. I have had very
little problem with slugs because I try to buy slug resistant Hostas.
I also try not to water late in the evening.. |
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I really spent a great deal of time figuring out which Hostas would
compliment each other. I will be moving some around in the spring
because a gardener is never completely happy with the way the garden
looks and enjoys change. I hope to purchase many more Hostas in the
future. Since I have joined the Hosta Society, I hope to go on many
tours of gardens and come up with new ideas for my garden. |
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Here is the path in late summer. Notice how much larger the Hostas
are. I really enjoy the scented Hostas that bloom in August.
Most scented Hostas do bloom in August. I have Guacamole, So Sweet,
Fragrant Bouquet and the August Lily. |
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We are planning on building a waterfall down over our hill into the
spring. This area gets half day shade. We have planted many
Hostas here. We are in the process of gathering rocks and collecting
topsoil. We will mix green sand and manure. This is a two year
project and we will post more pictures as the project continues. |
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