I was the lucky winner of the guess the fairies names at LOTV's birthday bash so popped over this morning to collect the gorgeous cards - Thanks Ladies.,
Here are a few photo's of my back garden l have taken today.
These 2 photo's are where my daffs and spring bulbs were and are now dying back under the perennials so l don't have to pull them out (less work)- now full of aquiligeas, dicentra alba, bluebells, geraniums & mint (adds to the foliage) - l don't do summer bedding as it takes too much time.
This wisteria is in a pot and has been moved a couple of times but now has the bottom cut out and set in the flags, l have cut it back last autumn
The spring bulbs are covered with japanese anenomies and a gorgeous blue speckled geranium when it flowers (Isaac played ball here and knocked my plants down) and another dicentra or bleeding heart as the are commonly known, my oriental poppies are in there somewhere too. You can just see Toby in the conservatory in his sunbathing spot too. A few pots hardening off for the allotment too - l am going to keep some of my tomatoes here, some in the greenhouse and some in the allotment and see which do best.
I love the Acer as the colours change so much through the season and it gives good shade for the pond which is full of fish - fortunately the Heron flys past and has never landed. The wild garlic was a big mistake - it looks pretty but spreads too quickly and is difficult to dig out, l have irises and a blue veronica and a couple of hostas here too.
Hope l have not bored you with my garden - it is my summer passion and l love to be outside after spending so much time inside during the winter months.
12 comments:
Looks like you've got a beautiful garden with a lot going on. I agree it's great to be outside, especially on weekends like the one we've just had.
Sharon x
Hi Susan your garden is so pretty! I hope you have a lovely holiday!
Hugs Lynsey x
Just gorgeous Susan, I love your wisteria, I have had a couple of attempts at it but never got one to flower.
Lynn x
Your garden is gorgeous Susan, like you I don't like the faff of summer bedding (except in my baskets which I grow myself) and have hardy perennials. I have several Dicentra that my darling Grandma gave us and granny bonnets that seem to multiply year on year, gardens are just wonderful to lose yourself in I find!! xx
Beautiful garden Susan and everything is so much further on with you further south. I'm still at daffs! This holiday...it's the the one to Elgin is it? Jx
Stunning garden Susan - so much love and hard work has gone in to it for sure.
Enjoy your holiday - I'm away next week too and can hardly wait.
Have a fab day :o)
Debs xx
Your garden looks gorgeous, we are busy sorting ours out at the mo. Congrats on winning all those beautiful cards
Beautiful pics, have a great holiday
Rosie x
fabulous garden pics susan.your flowers are beautiful, i have just planted new perenials in my borders, i just need a few low spreading plants now to hopefully fill it out nicely :D
xx coops xx
Oooo what a fabby garden - i need you to come down to Sussex, to give me a hand, as the name Samantha - must mean useless at gardening :-), Luv Sam x
Hi Susan
Your garden looks a fabulous place to sit and ponder .. . very relaxing.
I hope the pictures aren't for you to show your daughter "before and after" shots!! LOL!!!
Have a really good holiday Susan.
Love Jules xx
Happy holiday Susan, love your garden;-))m
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