New for 2012

My newly planted Japanese Maple trees planted along the fence line.  I pulled these up out of the ground

from UNC Charlotte. They had hundreds of seedlings. They are about 2 feet tall now. I have been growing them for about 4 years.

My husband was not happy about the start of this bed.  He said he wanted his "man" building to

stay manly. Oops, lol. I am expecting Red Cannas, Elephant Ears and Banana Trees.

I think my son will like this garden. If the Walmart bulbs do not rot.  I have about a 25%

success rate with Lowes and Walmart bulbs. Maybe because I wait to buy them when they

have gone on discount.

 This is another new bed for 2012.  It is my shade garden. 
I want to put a sign up that say,"Made in the Shade."

Calla Lilies (Not sure if these will come back in zone 7),
Hastas, Elephant Ear/Black Runner, Blue Fescue Grass,

and Red Astilbe

 The brick work I slaved over for 2 weeks. Why yes I am a proud momma.  I also thought I'd have to

hire someone to do this. I thought it would look sloppy if I did it.  However, it turned out pretty nice.

I think it can stay.

 Pencil Boxwoods, Laceleaf Japanese Maple, Knockout Roses Red in Background, Yellow in Foreground.

My yellow knockout rose in bloom.

 Iris Bed and more brick work.