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| Me and my husband built our first Minnesota Garden together this summer. I finally had time to sit down, and compile a list of all the plants I have. Most of them are purchased and planted in July and August. In September, we planted 200 bulbs - some tulips and some daffodil. In late October, our tree peony order arrived, so we planted them. We pretty much stayed with the plants we had a bit knowledge of. Please take a look at my garden. What do you think? What are some plants I should try? What looks good with what? I would like to stay with tough and hardy stuff until I gain some experience. Next year we want to put a small, raised bed vegi garden in the backyard.
Here are some pictures of my garden:
One side:
Another side:
Here is my plant list: Shrub： * Sensation Lilac (Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation')
Perennial： * 3 Chinese Tree Penoies
Annual： * Zonal Geranium Rocky Mountain Violet
Rose * Carefree Sunshin Shrub Rose
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- Posted by zenpotter z4 MN (zenpotter@tcq.net) on Sun, Oct 29, 06 at 10:49
| At this point I would suggest you go to the library to check out some books and see what you like. There are so many choices. You have an impressive list so far. Make a list of what you have it's color, bloom time, size, light needs and then fill in where you see holes. It really helps me so I don't get a of one color in one month etc. |
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- Posted by hostaholic2 MN 4 (My Page) on Sun, Oct 29, 06 at 23:08
| It looks as though you have a nice start. Check out the book Perennials for Cold Climates by Mike Heger, owner of Ambergate Gardens near Chaska. He lists and shows pics of a lot of plants that are real workhorses. He lists some of the best varieties of plants as well. It will also give you tips for deadheading, planting site, winter care, even how long-lived the plant is. |
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- Posted by joyfulsnowflake Zone 4 (My Page) on Mon, Oct 30, 06 at 15:19
| Thank you guys. I checked out the entire "For Cold Climates" books - Perrennials, Roses, Trees and Shrubs. Lots of reading to do. Before starting the garden, I checked out a book called "Midwest Top 10". It lists the top 10 prerennials, roses, trees, shrubs, evergreen, vines, annuals, etc. which helped me with the selections. It is in this book I learned about Lady's Mantle, Sedum, coneflower...and all sort of ornamental grasses. I hope to start some ornamental grasses from seeds this winter. They are so expensive! This book has rather general information on each plant though. I also have a garden on the north side of the house. Right now it just has some hostas and a couple of bleeding heart. I am learning about shade loving plants. Is there a photo gallery in this forum? I'd love to see your gardens! I learn best with examples. :) |
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| I have a shady city lot in Mpls - and so many hostas! Some bleeding heart, burning bush, sedum, lillies, and ground cover. I need some more interest. I'm interested to see what you find out for shade loving plants - I need some variations!!! |
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| Shade loving plants, you say? I am getting pretty good with those since I moved into the woods. Here are some that are doing well in my shade gardens: Cimicifuga Racemosa By the way, your gardens look lovely so far! Linda |
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- Posted by parrotslave (My Page) on Sat, Dec 30, 06 at 23:16
| May I suggest you visit the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum during the spring or summer. You can get some really good ideas there. |
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