Today’s photos are from Beate in Brandon, Vermont.
Hello, I moved to Vermont from Virginia in 2019 and started to establish a new garden on a mostly empty 3/4-acre lot.
The garden is very wet, so I have had to adjust to many new growing conditions. I have a mix of native and cultivated plants including hardy roses, hydrangeas, and hibiscus. I fill in empty spots with annuals in pots and in the ground as the trees, shrubs, and perennials have time to grow and fill in.
It is an ongoing project, and I have many plans for expansion and eliminating more lawn.
Containers overflowing with flowers make this patio a magical place to sit and enjoy the summer.
A beautiful climbing rose transforms this fence with a cascade of flowers.
A green bench is tucked in the flowers, with a hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus, Zones 5–9) blooming to the left and a smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens, Zones 3–9) tumbling over the back and side of the bench.
Crisp grass paths make a great contrast to the rich lushness of the full borders.
It’s hard to beat the beauty of a perfect rose.
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Comments
It’s gorgeous. Thank you. Love everything. But especially your pots. But must mention the fab climbing rose.
Truly lovely!
I love the way you used natural sticks around your climbing rose, such a nice rustic natural look & idea!
The grass path leading through the metal arbor is sooooo inviting, with all the gorgeous and healthy plants along the path!
You sure did a lot since 2019, looks wonderful!
So much accomplished in a short time! Maybe you just retired and had a new level of time and energy? Beautiful results! Looking forward to more photos.
Would like to sit on that pretty green bench and just look at your wonderful garden. Eliminating more lawn = best garden goal!!
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