Heavy Metal switch grass and a big leaf hydrangea.
Asclepias tuberosa (butterfly milkweed) after flowering.My little ‘Brown Turkey’ with figs.Still no gravel in the path, but the Rudbeckia laciniata look great and are about to bloom.
I like the lacy pattern that the switch grass makes. Some years I’m better about mulching than others. I’m not sure if anyone notices, but me when my beds aren’t mulched. 🙂
I’m not a fan of big mulch. I usually rely mostly on fallen leaves that have wintered under the bushes, “chop and drop” debris, and the occasional bag of compost to top off the dirt. Then I add just enough shredded mulch for a little more “polished” texture to my bare spots. This garden does need several bags though, but I wanted to get all the plants in before putting it down, then I’ve been waiting for gravel, now I’ve got a bit of midsummer slump.
Hi Cindy, I read your post, but for some reason I cannot find it in gmail, so I am replying to you here. Thanks for your visit on my blog. I do not live now in DC, that was some years ago, I live in Brussels, and I visit wuite often Antwerp, is one place I like. I plan to visit DC sometime in the next months, not sure when but I wil let you know in case there is time for a coffee!
It must be hot an humid already there! best, Lula
Your garden looks great! Heavy Metal switchgrass — what a great name! I like the fig plant too, I’ve never tried to grow them. Hope you’re enjoying the cooler DC temps!
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I like the lacy pattern that the switch grass makes. Some years I’m better about mulching than others. I’m not sure if anyone notices, but me when my beds aren’t mulched. 🙂
I’m not a fan of big mulch. I usually rely mostly on fallen leaves that have wintered under the bushes, “chop and drop” debris, and the occasional bag of compost to top off the dirt. Then I add just enough shredded mulch for a little more “polished” texture to my bare spots. This garden does need several bags though, but I wanted to get all the plants in before putting it down, then I’ve been waiting for gravel, now I’ve got a bit of midsummer slump.
Hi Cindy, I read your post, but for some reason I cannot find it in gmail, so I am replying to you here. Thanks for your visit on my blog. I do not live now in DC, that was some years ago, I live in Brussels, and I visit wuite often Antwerp, is one place I like. I plan to visit DC sometime in the next months, not sure when but I wil let you know in case there is time for a coffee!
It must be hot an humid already there! best, Lula
Your garden looks great! Heavy Metal switchgrass — what a great name! I like the fig plant too, I’ve never tried to grow them. Hope you’re enjoying the cooler DC temps!