Lonely are the brave : little Raspberry daylily has bloomed for the last time.Landscapers have dubbed the frontyard "the stepchild " of the landscape. I can't afford to have my small urban "stepchild" look neglected not only because I have a reputation to maintain, but gosh darn it I just love a nice looking face for the public to see. So I've been busy, y'all ! I swear I don't think there's room for one more plant.
A silver Lilyturf just freshly planted in front of 'Spreading Beauty' Hydrangea
Leaves are turning a nice burgundy on the Oakleaf Hydrangea
Another new addition : purple-leafed Spurge
Just added : 'Stairway to Heaven ' variegated Jacob's Ladder in the center
Thank you for becoming a follower of LOOSE AND LEAFY , Carolyn.
ReplyDeleteI'm both delighted and chuffed.
Lucy
I have the 'Stairway to Heaven' Jacob's Ladder and it is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome, Lucy. You learn something new everyday -"chuffed. " Is that something like we say down South " a gracious plenty ? " ; meaning satisfied ?
ReplyDeleteMy ancestors came from a small English village just outside Birmingham. I've often wondered if the Birmingham in my home state Alabama was named after England's.
I'm amused by the saying that England and America are two countries divided by a common language. I learned a lot during a visit to your beautiful country.
'Chuffed' means 'proud'. But not the kind of proud which makes you stand up straight and look serious. It's the kind that makes you feel cheerful and smile.
ReplyDeleteSometimes, if you say 'chuffed', you might also rub your chest with your knuckles - as if you are polishing a medal that has been pinned there.
Lucy
My front yard is so jam-packed with plants I am no longer accepting freebies for it. Although the back yard has a couple bare spots...
ReplyDeleteI have no backyard garden, so my front yard IS the garden! I love the foliage plants that you have going. So many times, we think "blooms", but when it's all said and done (blooming) we need foliage! Cameron
ReplyDeleteMy front garden is where I garden...the back is the step child in my world! But it's time to tend to it, too!
ReplyDeleteYour neighbors must be very happy that you reside there!! :-) I'm not always fortunate enough to have polemonium return to my beds. I purchased the variegated this summer, too. It's just what I'd like to reside there. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip,
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to get some colorful plants to provide interest in the shady areas and the 'Stairway to Heaven' caught my eye.
I know what you mean, Jim. Just about the time I think I don't have room for one more, I manage to find a spot.
ReplyDeleteHi Cameron,
ReplyDeleteThat's so true. Foliage is the secret to having interest all season.
That's unusual, Gail, but your public sure must be delighted.
ReplyDeleteYes they are delighted, Shady. My neighbors are very friendly and community minded so they love to see a nice front garden.
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn Gail, your front garden doesn't look like a neglected step child at all but rather the spoiled only child of indulgent parents. What wonderful combinations you have put together, and good for you still planting, it all looks so lovely. My front garden is sorely neglected but is planted with things that look fairly good all year, especially the winterberry hollies that are starting to shine now.
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Hi Frances,
ReplyDeleteThanks, Frances. You always remind me of my journey through your beautiful state this past February and the breathtaking scenery.
I love the winterberry hollies, and hollies in general. The evergreen hollies are finicky about the cold Chicago winters and it's hard to find them in landscapes here.