tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post6920677539671522785..comments2023-10-15T03:31:24.587-04:00Comments on MountainMama: Help With The Hydrangea BedDebbie - Mountain Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-68526899064474168472019-05-07T14:10:50.022-04:002019-05-07T14:10:50.022-04:00Fantastic suggestions, Faw!! I don't think I c...Fantastic suggestions, Faw!! I don't think I could possibly remove the round bushes - they are Burning Bushes and must be there for 20+ years. I put in a trellis on the other end and have two types of clematis growing up it, to bring a little height to that end...it helps, but I still need to bring some continuity throughout the bed. Hopefully I can get it figured out before it drives me nuts!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-47059350821686600862019-05-07T14:07:57.285-04:002019-05-07T14:07:57.285-04:00I would be fine with it a little 'unkempt'...I would be fine with it a little 'unkempt' in the back of the house, Karen Ann, but at the front of the house it feels as if it needs a bit of structure....of course that could just be the crazy anal gardener in me!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-10988446842014455402019-05-07T14:06:46.900-04:002019-05-07T14:06:46.900-04:00That's the plan, my friend!! I need to re-wor...That's the plan, my friend!! I need to re-work the border - one of the hydrangeas has jumped the border, it's outgrown it - crazy!! Hopefully I can get it to the point that I'm happy with it....if the Tansy and Bindweed don't drive me mad!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-63133028097343171612019-05-07T14:04:42.014-04:002019-05-07T14:04:42.014-04:00Remember you can plant anything you want, Benita -...Remember you can plant anything you want, Benita - just do it in pots!!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-47774227976435056972019-05-05T01:38:29.493-04:002019-05-05T01:38:29.493-04:00If you had symmetry at each end of the bed the sof...If you had symmetry at each end of the bed the softer English look of the hydrangeas would stabilize the bed. Green and white look nice against the decking. Maybe another round bush to echo the one on the right that’s there now or take out the round and do vertical shapes to ground the ends of the otherwise free form bed. I also wonder what an arch of stacked stones around the two grounding plantings would look like. It would echo the circle around your red maple giving more harmony to the overall yard themes. Just thinking. Also easy to do.Fawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17900992662373379210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-15034825037358608692019-05-04T12:19:27.161-04:002019-05-04T12:19:27.161-04:00 I love the row of white impatiens in a row in fro... I love the row of white impatiens in a row in front - I also have a lot of border in the backyard that looks like yours and I actually love it a little unkempt. Karen thisoldhouse2.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302171590212119499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-41120366761911796802019-05-04T09:01:07.288-04:002019-05-04T09:01:07.288-04:00I think its beautiful as it is but I see what you ...I think its beautiful as it is but I see what you mean. I’m thinking just add some pop of color mixed in and that should do the trick. <br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03109633602729593188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-23985757527381158162019-05-03T15:32:21.395-04:002019-05-03T15:32:21.395-04:00I think your hydrangeas are lovely. You could pos...I think your hydrangeas are lovely. You could possibly plant a different color hydrangea and then some hosta in front of that. We don't get the variety of possibilities down here due to soil, so I envy your choices to plants! Happy weekend! Love and hugs!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-23952147772595542392019-05-03T13:46:15.480-04:002019-05-03T13:46:15.480-04:00I love Hostas, Kim! I keep tucking them in here an...I love Hostas, Kim! I keep tucking them in here and there in my various gardens...I've never used them as a border, but that's definitely the direction I'm thinking now!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-64935362297105318682019-05-03T13:45:32.884-04:002019-05-03T13:45:32.884-04:00Thanks, Kris!! I love the Hydrangeas, I guess it ...Thanks, Kris!! I love the Hydrangeas, I guess it would have been nice if they were carried all the way across the bed....it would have made it a bit easier design-wise, don't you think?Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-85461437090706009472019-05-03T13:44:22.236-04:002019-05-03T13:44:22.236-04:00They add some structure, Brenda, but there's s...They add some structure, Brenda, but there's still something more needed to 'finish' the bed off. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-17288174460409186012019-05-03T13:43:36.525-04:002019-05-03T13:43:36.525-04:00Thanks Donnamae! It's funny, the Hostas I plan...Thanks Donnamae! It's funny, the Hostas I planted around the new tree in the center of the garden get tons of son and they do just great....so I think I need to take a chance on them!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-70456573520745767972019-05-03T13:40:31.636-04:002019-05-03T13:40:31.636-04:00That's funny, I was going to suggest hostas. W...That's funny, I was going to suggest hostas. We have them as borders in our yard. They come back every year, they aren't expensive and they require almost no upkeep. Plus, I think they're pretty!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-71414737471698318312019-05-03T13:16:49.655-04:002019-05-03T13:16:49.655-04:00Hi Debbie,
Hydrangea's are my faves. You have...Hi Debbie,<br />Hydrangea's are my faves. You have a beautiful and full bush. I love to use hosta's for borders and they come back each year and are pretty maintenance free. Maybe that would be the way to go. I love seeing your pretty mountain home. Gorgeous.<br />Happy Friday.Junkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-47607697484503185702019-05-03T13:06:28.479-04:002019-05-03T13:06:28.479-04:00I'm sure the paving stones add the structure y...I'm sure the paving stones add the structure you mention. Maybe a pathway in front?<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-57998608586240545512019-05-03T12:55:50.152-04:002019-05-03T12:55:50.152-04:00I think hostas would be lovely...but, remember the...I think hostas would be lovely...but, remember they don’t like a lot of sun. There are some “old-fashioned” flowers that might work, like Sweet Williams, delphiniums, or columbine. Or even annuals, like petunias or geraniums. All those flowers would work in a country garden. Have fun deciding! ;)Donnamaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978668649808777994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-13385582893013127902019-05-03T11:21:55.206-04:002019-05-03T11:21:55.206-04:00Hostas are such a sure thing, aren't they, Pen...Hostas are such a sure thing, aren't they, Penny? They are so reliable, look good all season long, and can be divided after a few years. I have pieces I can take from the hosta garden under the stairs....so I might just go that route, at least for a beginning!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-12656042307629520182019-05-03T11:20:49.666-04:002019-05-03T11:20:49.666-04:00Thanks Ellen! It takes a lot of work to keep it lo...Thanks Ellen! It takes a lot of work to keep it looking good but hey, that's my workout all summer long, right? Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-53744571699389196072019-05-03T11:20:22.201-04:002019-05-03T11:20:22.201-04:00I wish I knew which cranesbill that was, Jenn! I h...I wish I knew which cranesbill that was, Jenn! I have one that I just moved from the wild garden next to my garden cottage....it was way too tall for that garden, so I moved it to the perennial bed. But I'd love one that's low to the ground and hardy as heck!! Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-35756436315929153272019-05-03T09:04:52.641-04:002019-05-03T09:04:52.641-04:00I like the idea of hostas. The last picture with ...I like the idea of hostas. The last picture with the variety looks great!Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-36947259783913017982019-05-03T07:37:23.370-04:002019-05-03T07:37:23.370-04:00Your yard is so gorgeous!!!Your yard is so gorgeous!!!Ellen Ross | Ask Away Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03217883201157025074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-29877083316605147782019-05-03T07:06:16.741-04:002019-05-03T07:06:16.741-04:00I was going to suggest cranesbill. I have a kind t...I was going to suggest cranesbill. I have a kind that is in every single one of my beds. I even planted it as ground cover under a giant spruce tree. It is forgiving of sun conditions and lasts forever. I have NO idea what kind it is, but it is low to the ground. But any gardener knows, you'll always be thinking, and transplanting, and replacing... Good luck, I hope you come up with a good solution! -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.com