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Flower bed help -- full sun
We added the flagstone flower bed last summer but it was way too hot to plant anything at that point. Not sure what to add this year. It's about 10' long and 4' deep. The green you see on the fence is poking thru from the other side.
So this spring we're finishing the backyard project -- planting grass seed, small garden and the flower bed.
There's currently tulips and daffodils popping up throughout the bed. I'd also like the front row to be gerber daisies but have no idea what to add behind the daisies.
Any suggestions for the remainder of the bed? When would we plant everything? TIA!
Re: Flower bed help -- full sun
Our little Irish rose came to us on March 5, 2010
Don't drink the water.
Disclaimer: I am not an MD. Please don't PM me with pregnancy-related questions. Ask your doctor.
Google USDA growing zones to see when latest frost is. It's going to be sometime in late April most likely (I gardened in MD for several years).
Look for plants that work well in the mid-Atlantic. Black Eyed Susans are always popular. Or you could do some sort of climbing roses, taller shrubs, or vines. You have a lot of options.
Our little Irish rose came to us on March 5, 2010
Don't drink the water.
Disclaimer: I am not an MD. Please don't PM me with pregnancy-related questions. Ask your doctor.
a couple of things come to mind.
Lilacs do well in both sun and clouds, you could plant them against that fence
or, start ivy to grow up the fence
or, those upside down tomatoe plants. Everyone I know with a patio are putting those up
I wouldn't do ivy, it's a beast to try and contain in small spaces. I would go to a local nursery and see if they have some suggestions for you. They can tell you what grows well in your region. I'd probably do some roses or another vine to grow on a trellis against the fence.
I was thinking about this set up, but not sure yet.
Back row would be clematis (against the fence).
Next row would be double knockout red roses.
Next row would be _______________.
Front row would be gerber daisies.
Is that too much going on? I will also check out a local nursery some weekday evening when they're not so busy.