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Posted: Jul/31/2007 5:25 AM PST
I have two evergreen shrubs that I can't recall the name, but all I know is that I really hate them and want to replace them with something else. They are those low-to-the-ground numbers that are supposed to be good on slopes for erosion control, etc. CAN'T think of the name - very common. The person that had the house before me put one on each side of the front walk and all they do is look ratty and allow weeds to poke through. They do have a creeping nature that continuously puts down roots, so they are hard to pull. I suppose the previous owner thought they would be good next to the walk as A) ground cover and B) flood control ~ the yard slopes and we sometimes get a small river across the front walk if it would ever rain, which seems doubtful. I would like to replace these two ugly shrubs with something more colorful, with a little more height, and that can withstand the occasional small rivulet. Along the same front walk I already have a crape myrtle, a HUGE azalea, some pampas grass, a spirea, some daylilies, a smoke tree, some peonies (yeah, it's a LONG front walk) and all are doing fine ~ mostly sun. Any suggestions? It doesn't have to be shrubs ~ hardy perennials would be fine too. I just can't think what I want to put there 
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Posted: Jul/31/2007 8:13 AM PST
I tried to look at your front yard pics but pics are Xed out right now. A nandina might be a nice evergreen shrub. There are different types that grow from 2 feet to 5 feet. They have a nice lacy appearance...unfortunately some people prune them like a shrub and they lose all their grace. I'll check later when pics are back, KeyWee. I assume it's temporary! |
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Posted: Aug/01/2007 4:15 AM PST
take a look at some of the epimediums. |
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Posted: Aug/01/2007 5:00 AM PST
Quote: Originally posted by sweetlebee I tried to look at your front yard pics but pics are Xed out right now. A nandina might be a nice evergreen shrub. There are different types that grow from 2 feet to 5 feet. They have a nice lacy appearance...unfortunately some people prune them like a shrub and they lose all their grace. I'll check later when pics are back, KeyWee. I assume it's temporary! Oops ~ you're right, my pictures all went to the rings around Saturn. You're ALSO right about the nandina ~ never thought of it. I don't have any (unless you count the 6" stick someone gave me) and I DO like them. Never fear, I will not prune into a shape (hate that) but would let them go natural. Great idea! |
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Posted: Aug/01/2007 5:01 AM PST
Quote: Originally posted by treeman take a look at some of the epimediums.Thanks, TM! Since I have no idea what these are, I am anxious to check them out. Will do so as soon as I get done with my pesky work! |
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Posted: Aug/09/2007 1:08 PM PST
I just ordered six evergreen shrubs from evergreens.com. I am so pleased. They came in two days. Plants looked great and the packing was done so nicely. I give them an A+. |
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Posted: Aug/10/2007 7:33 AM PST
Did you decide on something, KeyWee? I looked at your pics but couldn't tell which area you mean. |
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Posted: Aug/10/2007 11:49 AM PST
You know you're right ~ none of my pictures really show the exact area ~ because it's not pretty, that's why! Let's just say it's about halfway down the front walk, on both sides. To answer, no ~ I really haven't decided although I did like your nandina idea. Right now, I simply can't even face the thought of any "heavy" gardening. It's been over 100 degrees all week and NO rain since I can't remember when. Anything I would do or change at this point would have one heck of a steep climb to survival under these conditions. Besides, soon the garden centers will be dumping their overstock of shrubs and perennials and then I can choose. I was just looking to see if anyone had any bright ideas. I will be scouring the shelves for nandinas early next month. |
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Posted: Aug/10/2007 5:53 PM PST
Are those shrubs the spreading or creeping Juniper? I also like Nandina. But do wait until it cools down and it will. LB |
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Posted: Aug/11/2007 5:03 AM PST
Quote: Originally posted by yardgranny6 Are those shrubs the spreading or creeping Juniper? I also like Nandina. But do wait until it cools down and it will. LBYES, and they are uglier than sin! When I remove them, I'm going to put them on the bank next to the ditch by the road (where I can't see them). At least there they can help with erosion. I have some major revamp projects to do this fall and at this point, it doesn't seem like it's EVER going to cool off. It's all I can do to mow my paths lately. And yes, they DO need mowing, because I have been watering the beds around them - surprise. |
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