Hey GPODers!
After a look at Lila’s sensational summer containers yesterday, we’re back to see what else is growing and glowing in her garden in Mill Creek, Washington.
It’s me again! More photos of our yard, not containers as requested. It’s far from perfect, but my husband and I so enjoy it. So many today just “mow & blow” and call it a day. Gardening brings so much joy, but yes, it takes a bit of work and time. It’s a lost art!
Lila says this is the view from her kitchen sink… what a dream! I’d be springing out of bed in the morning to soak up this stunning scene of glowing green foliage and pops of bright flowers. A hanging basket of ivy geraniums is the perfect accent to this little slice of paradise.
Large trees and hedges create an incredible privacy in the garden, adding to its enchanted feel…
And I’m sure also adding to the relaxation felt when sitting and enjoying the space!
The shade is also a lush and inviting space with lots of calming greenery. Boston and maidenhair ferns mix and mingle with hostas and bright white impatiens.
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but in the garden they’re delightful! Very simple adornments like a few spears of aged bamboo and stones of various sizes in shapes create lots of little pops of interest that easily guide your eyes through the bed.
A different perspective on a familiar view in the garden! Yesterday we got to see the bright containers that you can spot on the distant patio in this photo, as well as another container that is peaking in front of the bright pink hydrangea to the right. What a treat to see the space from a different perspective and enjoy the larger scene that Lila has created.
So thank you for this incredible two-day tour of your garden, Lila! It was such a pleasure to get a glimpse into your labor of love.
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Comments
What a wonderful garden space - so well thought out. I'm stealing your idea of using aged pieces of large bamboo as art!
Thank you, glad you found an idea you liked! Those are on rebar so they won't rot in the dirt. Learned that the hard way.
Wow did you make the stone Japanese pagoda lantern- so rustic and cool!
Love your view from your kitchen sink, so peaceful, and your Crocosmia are so beautiful and healthy, and what is your secret for growing Maiden Hair Ferns! Gorgeous!
Thank you for your kind comments. The Japanese pagoda was purchased probably 25 years ago a local nursery. Unfortunately, it is not a lantern, but what a great idea. We're in Zone 8b, those are Himalayan Maidenhair ferns, that just seem to thrive here. I am constantly having to pinch them back as they cover my Blue Mouse Ears hostas and lots of other plants too. They could almost be a groundcover. These are located in a pretty shady area of our yard. Over the years we have added "fertilmulch" to our clay soil garden. (Fertilmulch is sawdust w/sanitized manure, so nourishes the soil with no smell. Good luck!
Thanks for your reply/info!
Regarding the shady photo Plant I.D. Those are not Boston ferns, but in the background that's a Washington State native Western Sword fern and towards the front on the right, that's a Deer Fern. And other is a Himalayan Maidenhair Fern. Can you tell, I love ferns . . .and Hostas and Impatiens. They are all wonderful additions to a shady area in the garden, along with rocks! There's also a hardy fuchsia that would go wild, but I think it needs more sunshine to create more blossoms, but it's a nice foliage addition. Enjoy!
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