Kristy,
I love following you and your fab Insta stories! Thanks for sharing the plant types with us. I live boxwood and formal hedges too so it was interesting to see the type of boxwood you use. I’ve only used Winter Gem (we live in Michigan) because of its glossiness but I’m going to look up your type and ask if it would be better for hedges here also. The tip on the roses being constant bloomers and low on needing to be sprayed was good to know! Can’t wait to see your gardens complete! xx Sandy
Thanks Sandy… Love Winter Gem boxwood too! Both are similar when comparing the differences. I’m just so familiar with Green Beauty as it’s huge in my area. I can always find an abundance of healthy plants and that makes a difference. Looking forward to finishing the gardens as well… I know Jeff will be thrilled when all is complete. Lol Hugs!
Hi Margaret,
I purchase most of my plants at Devil Mountain Nursery which is a wholesale nursery located in my area. I also find tons at Home Depot, Lowes and our other popular nursery, Alden Lane. :)
I am loving seeing all your gorgeous plants. Your ideas are inspiring me to finally do something with my own front garden. At the moment it’s a very boring sea of green, with a lot of moss. Happy planting to you all, looking forward to seeing more posts.
Kristy,
Glad you are back to blogging again. Love your insta stories. Just a suggestion of adding an ornamental plum tree in your yard or any plants that are that dark burgandyish color like your door and shutters. I think it would look nice.
XO Donna
Thanks so much Donna! I’m actually changing the shutters and door color to something closer to black. I think with the shady area near the door I’ll go with something architectural rather than a tree… I’ve been going back and forth on this decision but think I need something a little more structural. Love your idea of a plum tree however and may go that route if I can’t find something that speaks to me. ;) Thanks so much for dropping by and for your suggestion… Such a great idea! xx
Hi Kristy,
If you do want to do the ornamental plum true there are plants that are that color.
Intermedia or Japanese Barberry is a delicate splash of reliable color but a hardy plant/shrub (four seasons)for any setting where you need that little bit of something extra to spice up a location. It has the same dark red foliage, easy care great for California. Can be kept any size easily.
Also diablo ninebark.
Kristy,
I love following you and your fab Insta stories! Thanks for sharing the plant types with us. I live boxwood and formal hedges too so it was interesting to see the type of boxwood you use. I’ve only used Winter Gem (we live in Michigan) because of its glossiness but I’m going to look up your type and ask if it would be better for hedges here also. The tip on the roses being constant bloomers and low on needing to be sprayed was good to know! Can’t wait to see your gardens complete! xx Sandy
Thanks Sandy… Love Winter Gem boxwood too! Both are similar when comparing the differences. I’m just so familiar with Green Beauty as it’s huge in my area. I can always find an abundance of healthy plants and that makes a difference. Looking forward to finishing the gardens as well… I know Jeff will be thrilled when all is complete. Lol Hugs!
Where do you purchase your plants
Hi Margaret,
I purchase most of my plants at Devil Mountain Nursery which is a wholesale nursery located in my area. I also find tons at Home Depot, Lowes and our other popular nursery, Alden Lane. :)
I am loving seeing all your gorgeous plants. Your ideas are inspiring me to finally do something with my own front garden. At the moment it’s a very boring sea of green, with a lot of moss. Happy planting to you all, looking forward to seeing more posts.
Thanks so much Wendy… We have SO much planting to do this week. I can’t wait to get everything in. Good luck with your yard! :)
Kristy,
Glad you are back to blogging again. Love your insta stories. Just a suggestion of adding an ornamental plum tree in your yard or any plants that are that dark burgandyish color like your door and shutters. I think it would look nice.
XO Donna
Thanks so much Donna! I’m actually changing the shutters and door color to something closer to black. I think with the shady area near the door I’ll go with something architectural rather than a tree… I’ve been going back and forth on this decision but think I need something a little more structural. Love your idea of a plum tree however and may go that route if I can’t find something that speaks to me. ;) Thanks so much for dropping by and for your suggestion… Such a great idea! xx
Hi Kristy,
If you do want to do the ornamental plum true there are plants that are that color.
Intermedia or Japanese Barberry is a delicate splash of reliable color but a hardy plant/shrub (four seasons)for any setting where you need that little bit of something extra to spice up a location. It has the same dark red foliage, easy care great for California. Can be kept any size easily.
Also diablo ninebark.
Wonderful! Thank you so much! All such great ideas… Hugs Donna!