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Re: Miyako's shady front-yard garden in Connecticut

Miyako, my Black Beauty are in dry shade under a birch tree. It did take them a few years to get going but they now produce seedlings that my gardening friends are happy to take. In a more moist area I have Yellow Wax Bells (Kirengeshoma Palmata) which gets 3 to 4 feet tall.

posted: 10:12 pm on May 10th  

Re: Miyako's shady front-yard garden in Connecticut

posted: 10:03 pm on May 10th  

Re: Miyako's shady front-yard garden in Connecticut

I am a fan of the Hellebores as they don't disappear. You might try cimicifuga for some summer-long height. Black Beauty's white flower stalks brighten up a shady spot.

posted: 9:37 am on May 10th  

Re: READER PHOTOS! Sheila's container gardens in Colorado

Garden Whimsy, the face container is made by Campania. They have a web site with a 'find a retailer' feature.

posted: 12:31 pm on March 26th  

Re: READER PHOTOS! Jan's garden in Wisconsin

TerieLR, Michelle is right, the plant is a Siberian Cypress.

Vojt, the large evergreen behind the tree is pinus sylvestris Hillside Creeper on a 2ft standard.

The blue balls - there actually are three of them - are just whimsy. The pond is not 'natural', but I'm complimented that you ask.

Thank you all for your lovely comments.

posted: 5:24 pm on February 17th