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Posted: Apr/09/2008 2:18 PM PST
I did have azalias and some yellow cannas, I had my grandson to move them and till the garden and apply compost. Now I am at a loss at to what to plant. It is about 4ft wide and 40ft long, on the west side with shade trees to the west of it. What would be the best way to start? Thanks, John Attachments:  |
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Posted: Apr/09/2008 2:39 PM PST
Hoo boy! Starting from scratch, eh? Are you looking for a mixed border there, John? I think the area closer to the porch where the railing is higher might look best with 3 of the same shrubs or grasses to give you some repetition for that long bed so it doesn't look too mish-mash. How about making a list of your favorite plants? |
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Posted: Apr/24/2008 8:44 AM PST
Like sweetlebee said, I think some shrubs would be a good anchor - don't do what I do and try to plant too many different things - try to find a small number of plant you like that compliment each other and get several of each type - they say 3's or at least odd numbers of plants look best. Boy, it's hard to start from scratch!! SO many choices! If you sit on the deck a lot, something that smells nice? Will lavender make it in Oklahoma? |
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Posted: Apr/25/2008 2:44 AM PST
Tea olives smell nice and bloom a lot. |
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Posted: Apr/25/2008 4:38 AM PST
What's a tea olive? |
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Posted: Apr/25/2008 6:06 AM PST
You could put a lilac in that corner. Will they grow there? |
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Posted: Apr/25/2008 6:22 PM PST
I had 7 lilacs planted there and they didn't get enough sun, so 3 yrs ago I moved them to a sunny spot and planted azalias in their place. The azalias didn't do to well there at all, so I moved them this spring to my shade garden and they are blooming. With my wife's help I planted 3 rose of sharon in the back and 5 brugs down the center put in several spots of ornamental grasses here and there. Then I planted some double Daturas down the front. I will fill in with some annuals. Oh yeah I also planted my Malanga between my new plants and my favorite elephant ears that are next to the porch. I have been trying to recuperate the last couple of days, not to mention we got 5 inches of rain with hail Wed. night. I will get some pics tomorrow. Thanks for the help John PS. What is Tea Olive? |
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Posted: Apr/26/2008 2:22 AM PST
A tea olive is an Osmanthus fragrans. I wish that I had a picture of my own. Mine is blooming right now and it is heaven to porch-sit and enjoy the sweet frangrance. I'll try to get a picture soon of my own. Attachments:  |
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Posted: Apr/26/2008 4:23 PM PST
How big does a tea olive get, and what zones will it survive in??? |
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Posted: Apr/27/2008 10:42 AM PST
They can get quite large in warmer climates, 10-20 feet. I have one that is about 3 feet and one about 5 feet. I let the taller one grow because it is in front of a high porch. The one in my Butterfly Garden is kept around 3 feet. I trim them every year, and I've had these for maybe 10 years. |
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