Some Evergreen Shrubs
Mahonia repens (Creeping Mahonia) I can never over-emphasize the importance of evergreen shrubs in the garden. Otherwise, you have nothing to look at during the winter months. Here are a few of my favorites. Talk about a carefree plant! The PNW native Mahonia repens (Creeping Mahonia or Creeping Oregon Grape) requires nothing special and will even tolerate drought after it is established. I tend to think of this plant more as a groundcover but after many years (six to be exact - it was planted in April of 2017) it is beginning to look more like a low-growing shrub. The height is less than 2 feet tall. Growth tends to be more horizontal and it has spread 3-4 feet. Not a fast grower. Sun or part-shade. The leaves are an attractive blue-green and they become tinged with red and purple when the weather is cooler. Flowers have been sporadic but every year they increase. It usually blooms around April - The flowers are then followed (around July) by the berries or "grapes" - Os
The Rhododendron looks wonderful there. I hope you can find someone to take the laurel.
ReplyDeleteOh the things we do in our gardens. The Rhodie will be loverly in this spot.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you are using your off fall for fencing.
Ha! I know exactly the feeling of "guilt pangs stabbing at my heart"! I mean, here's a lovely, healthy plant, doing exactly what it was meant to do for us, no fuss or drama. And for that we pull it out unceremoniously. At least you home it before it goes in the waste bin.
ReplyDeleteThat new Rhodi is a beauty. I hope it has fragrance as promised.
Chavli
Love that Loderi also. Enjoying your posts. Can I ask where do you get your chip mulch? I am looking for a good source of wood chips to use as mulch as well. Thx!
ReplyDeleteI usually get a load from Chip Drop in the fall. It comes from local foresters and is free - https://getchipdrop.com/ You get a huge load and just have to wait until it is available in your area but they have been fast in our area. In the spring, I use small bark nuggest from Yard n Garden Land to cover since it gives a more attractive look. I do think that the untreated forestry chips do the most to improve your soil.
DeleteThe new rhododendron looks beautiful there. I have had the same feelings, and yes in a rush for greenery in a completely empty back garden made several strange choices. I look forward to seeing it bloom!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finally acquiring a long-sought plant. You may be too excited to sleep (that’s what happens to me).
ReplyDeleteThe laurel was lush, though. Do they seed around?
Love your dead hedge!
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