Northeast Gardening: Plant collector or garden designer? , 0 by billyporter

billyporter wrote:
My other problem is, the year I like mostly sunny plants, I have mostly shady beds with room, and vice-versa.

Victorgardener, I like your driveway!

Jasperdale and Pirl, I too don't like formal. Even in books. It's too clipped and perfect.

Pollyk, how lucky to have 63 acres of different settings. Your border in spring is beautiful! I don't see too boring in the second photo either, but you could always tuck more lily bulbs in in front of the grass. Smiling over the gardener :)) I see the feet! Grandson's a cutie.

Amethystsm, I love the bright colors along the wall. It seems the landscaping blocks need color to set them off. A long wall of cosmos could block your view of the dumpsters and poles.

Venu, I wish I had a fence to plant against, sigh.

Docgipe, the millet is really colorful and an attention getter. The eagle tree is really something!

Pirl, lovely beds! The astilbe really stands out!

Victorgardener, the pond is wonderful! I agree, removing the grass and trimming will pop out the maple. I have pseudocorus, but they aren't as large and pretty as yours. I think mine need a wetter spot.

Bigcityal, nice azaleas!

Last year I collected astilbes. I'm still collecting blue flowers. I love daylilies and am running out of room. I have 5 new ones in the garden waiting for a home this spring.

A favorite blue flower. Tall American Bellflower.