cross-posted from: https://lemmy.crimedad.work/post/63959
cross-posted from: https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/p/crimedad/675140687607015636
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.
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 😸
Nah that’s a good link, thanks for sharing it! I like witch hazel (Hamamelis spp.) and spicebush (Lindera benzoin) as early yellow flowering native shrubs to replace forsythia in landscapes. Haskaps (Lonicera ceruleae) are another (non-native) option for yellow flowers, and those will produce berries that the local wildlife is less inclined to take before you can eat some.