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READER PHOTO! An arch completes the garden

Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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Photo: Courtesy of Gail Gee

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Today's photo is from Gail Gee in Fulton, Maryland. She says, "This area of my garden is planted in all cool colors-- pinks, blues, and silvers. The bed  is heavily planted with May-blooming peonies and late June- and July-blooming daylilies and phloxes. The path in this border is approximately 80 feet long. I divided the bed into smaller planting bays, since I found myself walking thru the border too quickly. Since the garden is relatively young, I was lacking height in the area. I also wanted to add something that would bloom in June and would not require replacing the existing plantings.  Adding this simple arch with a 'Blushing Lucy' rose has accomplished everything that I wanted." Thanks, Gail, for sharing your garden with us!

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Comments (10)

arboretum writes: gail, what a paradise you have created in nine short years. I am so impressed with the attention to color,conifers, foliage and non-plant elements. And you have done alot of great thought about 'the journey' that is a complex garden.

i don't grow roses myself, but if your arch has a one month bloom period, i wonder if you might want to consider adding some long blooming clematis to it.

congratulations to the 3 of you for such a successful collaboration and to gail for the years of hard labor and vision! i hope we can inter-visit some day soon!
best,
mindy
www.cottonarboretum.com/ Posted: 2:32 pm on February 28th

sheilaschultz writes: What a magical space... truly beautiful. Thank you, Gail. Posted: 12:27 pm on February 28th

JardinDelSol writes: This is an exquisite garden - positively enchanting! I used to live near Md and always loved the lush, English-style gardens made possible by the climate there. Now I live in the desert and am thoroughly enjoying gardening in the sun. But this brings back lovely memories of the gorgeous and lush gardens and greenery Back East. Thanks for sharing this - it is one of the best photos posted in quite awhile. More, please! Posted: 10:27 am on February 28th

HummingbirdGardensCa writes: This is a truly inspirational garden! Will you continue adding plants that bloom prior to May and after July to extend the color period? Posted: 9:30 am on February 28th

Vespasia writes: So beautiful, like a fairy tale. I love the natural look, the way the path wanders down to a secluded area and woodland beyond. An invitation to wander, perhaps in a long flowing white dress? Posted: 9:21 am on February 28th

viktoriamullin writes: very very beautiful! I feel drawn to a fairy-tale. Posted: 8:11 am on February 28th

Deanneart writes: Beautiful! a wonderfully designed garden beautifully cared for. What could be better. Wish I could come for a tour Posted: 7:23 am on February 28th

ncgardener writes: Blushing Lucy looks like a beautiful rose. At first glance I thought it was New Dawn. I am on my second year of trying to get my climbers established. They still have that "scrawny" feeling but this gives me hope. The bench on the path and the way it seems to curve into another area make you want to keep going. Nice! Posted: 6:48 am on February 28th

stanhorst writes: This is really a beautiful photo! It almost feels like I'm there! Love the way the stone path almost compels you to stroll through the arch, savoring the scent of the roses, and making your way to the bench in the distance. Posted: 6:41 am on February 28th

gottagarden writes: What a perfect spot! I love everything about this photo. The stone path drawing your eye, the golden shrubs brightening up a shady area, and of course the roses that you can almost smell.

The linked photos are also amazing. Wished I lived in MD, I would definitely be coming to your tour. Posted: 5:31 am on February 28th

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