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Mincey1 Loris, SC(Zone 8b) Mar 09, 2010

I have started a small flower garden around the outer edge of my yard . But there is woods around the back of it .I am more or less sticking to bulbs ,But I need something to put around the back to break it from the woods. I have to contend with squirrels ,Rabbits and moles.------You might say give up .but i enjoy try anyway .Any help would be welcome.
Thanks Iva

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Mar 10, 2010

Iva, try Hosta, Coral Bells, Ajuga (ground cover) Bergenia, Columbine. These are just a few. Google shade perennials to see more for your zone.

Below is Bergenia, my favorite shad plant.

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stanhorst Lyndhurst, VA Mar 11, 2010

I've also had some success with Astilbe. Pretty foliage and nice blooms.

Stan Horst
Publisher: BetterBenches.com

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JulieQ Bella Vista, AR(Zone 6b) Mar 11, 2010

Are the woods a part of your property? If so, you might consider "cleaning up" the edge of the woods and taking a path back in there to a woodland garden...instead of hiding it.

If you are trying to hide it, you might consider understory trees or shrubs... dogwoods, redbuds, oakleaf hydrangeas, rhododendrons, etc.

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Mincey1 Loris, SC(Zone 8b) Mar 11, 2010

Thanks every one for some great ideas , JulieQ I just loved your first idea but I am at the point in my life where I am unable to add on I just need A back ground for what I already have ,so I think I`ll try your second idea. I really like the dogwoods and the rhododendrons or maybe some Azaleas Thanks everyone Iva

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