10 June Favorites
Magnolia 'Kay Parris' With so much going on in the garden in June, it is hard to choose only ten favorites. I challenged myself and have done just that. These are plants that look good around the midway point in June, specifically from June 15-20. I begin with Magnolia 'Kay Parris'. Believe it or not, having spent the majority of my life in the South, I never grew a magnolia. They are emblematic of the South, where magnificent specimens grace old plantation homes and stately homes in older neighborhoods. I always thought of magnolias as huge trees, not suited to a small garden, but things have changed, and more varieties are now available that are not supposed to grow as large. We now have two magnolias in our garden, both of which were added recently. When one of the old photinias that line our back property line died, it left a gaping hole. I had been looking at magnolias at the nursery and decided a smaller one might make a good backdrop and create a good privacy s...
I love all the golden color tones in your spring garden, Phillip. I can't imagine watering everything by hand. Virtually every home in my area has some kind of irrigation system but then that reflects the pronounced difference between our climates.
ReplyDeleteMost people have them here too. There used to be a system here (we still have the sprinkler heads in the ground) but I can't remember if we just didn't know how to use it or because it no longer worked. I think it was the latter. It would be difficult to water our garden with a low sprayer head. There is just too much in the way!
DeleteBeautiful photos. Warm greetings from Montreal ❤️ Canada 🇨🇦
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain, I hand water as well. Or rely on sprinklers to save time. Your garden is really the epitome of May loveliness! The clematis foliage color is striking.
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