Here area couple of newly cleaned up and organized gardens. :) Except for the impatiens all plants are perennials.
The is still the narrow garden to fix up under the vine next to the fence where I plan to plant two more rugosa rose bushes.
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I would just plant it, it would take awhile before it will "take over" LOL and you can cut back what you don't want/like anyway as it is easy to prune, not woody. In spring you prune it hard to about 4" above the soil level. :)
actually we had contemplated silver lace to help cover a chain link on the one side of our backyard and the elderly lady next store was too concerned that it would take over and so I gave up on the idea...although I think it would be fine to cover the side of the other neighbor's old garage :)
Love those ferns...........I had them in a small patch and had to get rid of them because they were taking over the entire area...........between them and the hostas, I had to choose which ones to go and unfortunately the ferns had to go.
I agree with the mulch it will complete your corner gardens......lovely :)
Yes I have to buy more mulch and I agree it does make the beds so much nicer. The vine is wild grape, very invasive but it is cropped off each year and has been quite easy to control. You may want to consider a SIlver Lace Vine, grows about 10 ft. per year, white flowers in late summer, smaller leaves. I planted some along the fence in the back. :)
I do not find ferns too invasive myself.
I love your vine along the top of the fence, what sort is it? Have you thought about putting down some mulch...personally I think it would make those beds pop even more and cedar would go well with the fence :)
I too have an ol'gardener retired neighbor, he hosts showings of his gardens and doesn't stop talking...a very valuable resource :D The only issue is that he refers to all the plants by their latin name so I constantly have to get him to translate :D
I like ferns but find them so invasive, mine were popping up all over the place this year. They were here before me so I guess I should be glad I didn't have to pay for them and at least I can pull out the ones that get in the way :D
But then again I have the same issue with Columbines and Plant World is selling those for $18 a plant...mine are taking over everywhere...a few seeds must have blown down the drive way and we have two full plants that managed to get between my driveway and neighbors house, I like them but was told they will ruin the pavement :(
Sounds like a great neighbour! Even better if he likes to talk about his garden-I'm sure he has some excellent tips.
I was given 8 fern plants last year from a neighbour, the balance are in a shady spot in back. This year they have really taken off. I love them too. The Lamb's Ears patch is 4 -5x the size it was last year as is the Bee Balm. I will be able to donate some to him and I must remind myself to ask him. His gardens often win a prize in the local garden club and being retired he spends hours outside and it shows. :)
Doesn't it feel good to get all the beds and borders freshened-up for summer? Now to sit back and enjoy watching these spots fill in. I really love the ferns.