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The flowerbeds in front of my house could use some work. (pixelfed.crimedad.work)

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The flowerbeds in front of my house could use some work.

I'd like to replace what I've got with some colorful plants, but I'm not sure what to pick that's appropriate for the environment or even what sort of design guidelines to follow that will lead to a handsome result. Would anyone care to offer some suggestions? This side of the house gets plenty of sun and faces South. The location is in Essex County, New Jersey.

#gardening #landscaping #design #diy

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

This link seems a tad sponsored, but it happens to sum up my suggestions pretty nicely: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/gardening/21015382/foundation-planting-basics

I also vote for some forsythia, rhododendrons, and hosta plants 🌱 best of luck! I hope we get to see some progress pics 😸

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Damn, who put that grass in your flowerbed? 😕

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There's no grass in the flowerbeds, just mulch, weeds, and three shrubs each. Or, are you trying to make a point about how I should get rid of the grass on my front lawn?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hell yeah! MULCH FOR THE MULCH GOD, FLOWERS FOR THE FLOWER THRONE.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I kind of like the idea of getting rid of the lawn, but that's a bigger project than I want. Also, my neighbors and I get enough rain that our front yards stay green enough without any watering. Besides mowing, which I enjoy, it's basically maintenance free.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Some wood lilies would look great there.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I've recently become a fan of Roy Diblik's garden designs. He uses plants that grow well together, and he plants them densely so weeds are naturally suppressed. The result is a very low-maintenance garden that looks like a Monet painting, and even in fall the layers of "dead" plants provide visual interest.