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paulgrow Allen Park, MI(Zone 6a) Feb 28, 2002

I had 2 big ash trees cut down today.
That leaves me with what used to be a 400 sq ft shade garden now is a 400 sq. ft sun garden.

Have alot of options; was thinking about making most of it a rose garden but planting companion plants that go well with roses. Maybe clematis and fennel.
Any ideas??

Paul

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Terry Murfreesboro, TN(Zone 7a) Feb 28, 2002

Paul, how about some peonies? Peonies and roses seem to go well together :)

For some lower plantings, I like the look of 'Big Betony' Stachys (not the fuzzy lamb's ear variety) with roses. Also, chives are *supposed* to be a good companion plant for roses - I've not tried it personally, so I can't tell you for sure.

Some Salvia farinacea can look really nice with the pink to red roses, as can some of the blue-hued veronicas.

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paulgrow Allen Park, MI(Zone 6a) Feb 28, 2002

Thanks Terry
I love peonies and never thought of them.

Paul

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poppysue Westbrook, ME(Zone 5a) Feb 28, 2002

I'm jelous. I'm been trying to talk DH into taking down a couple of our trees... and I haven't had much luck. What used to be a sunny garden for me has gradually turned to a shade garden.

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