Today’s photos are from Mary in Ontario.
We built our home in 2008. Our gardens have evolved over the years.
The perennial garden is fun to watch go from flat to full and lush. In the winter there is 3 to 6 feet of snow on it. We love the fall color from the maple trees, yellow cedars, and burning bushes.
I love when the sun lights up the Japanese maple in the afternoon. The Quickfire hydrangeas are one of my favorite performers for all-year interest. There is always something new or different to learn, and we get so much enjoyment from our hard work. I like that there are different levels and growing conditions. We have full-sun areas, wet-shade areas, and dry and hot spots. I have fresh cut flowers from May to November.
Early spring, with the garden still mostly asleep
Oriental poppies (Papaver orientale, Zones 3–7) preside over the lush spring garden.
Another view of the garden in spring, with the oriental poppies in the foreground still in tight bud.
The glorious colors of fall
Late spring/early summer, with big clumps of peonies (Paeonia hybrids, Zones 3–8) looking stunning
Dapple shade on perfect lawns looking lush and inviting in summer
Annuals provide pops of summer color, while a hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata, Zones 3–8) in the background shows off its full summer floral display.
Quick Fire hydrangea living up to its name as it blushes red along with the foliage of the trees in the background
A perfect island bed set in the lawn
What a magical space to sit and enjoy the Canadian summer!
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Comments
Mary, what a beautiful garden you have created. It was a joy to view, absolutely splendid. I can understand why you love it so. I live in Toronto, Ontario and aren’t we lucky with the changing seasons! Well done.
Thank you and yes we love the changing seasons
Your garden really has settled in so naturally since you built your home in 2008- that's hard to accomplish with newly built homes.
I love your Pink Oriental poppies, your dappled shaded lawn, all those trees and interesting garden sculptures.
Wow, just gorgeous, something interesting to look at everywhere you look!
Thank you, I do like to work on the views from lots of different vantage points
It’s a fab garden. So neat. Everything so lovely. Where are you located. I’m in collingwood Ont.
Hi janetsydoruk , we are near Midland
Your garden is perfection! I'm so envious of your poppies - no matter how much I amend the awful clay soil here, I've not had any luck with them. Thanks for sharing your beautiful place.
Thank you, My husband and I do like to keep the gardens and lawns looking nice
A really lovely garden! If I could choose only one favorite plant, it would have to be your glorious poppies. Congratulations!
Thank you, that poppy is a show stopper while it is in bloom
OMG! What a beautiful garden. Everything looks so perfect and NEAT!
Thank you, It is a good workout keeping it looking so nice. Better than working out at the gym ;)
Love that pic of the fall color.
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