I ripped out some old bushes that have been in front of my house for years. I plan on replacing the light pole also, but am looking for some ideas on what type of flowers to plant in the new space.
2006-06-18 16:37:18 · 8 answers · asked by Timmer 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I am looking to refresh the light pole area by the drive way. My wife is on a mission trip and I want her to come back to something nice. I've uprooted the nasty bushes and dug about 6 inches down (around old landscaping bricks. I'm just wondering what would be the best flowers to plant. I live in Central Illinois and the summer is harsh and the winters even worse.... Thanks for any advice...
2006-06-18 16:44:48 · update #1
It really depends on where you live and what type of soil is around your house.
Tulips and daffodils are always great perrenials.
Peonies have beautiful blooms, but beware of the ants.
Geraniums, marigolds, impatiens and pansies are hearty annuals
Hydrangeas are another beautiful flowering bush.
Again, it totally depends on where you live.
Note: If you've got deer around your home, make sure you choose blooms that are deer resistant or your flowers will be dinner in no time.
2006-06-18 16:45:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous 20-Something 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For new shrubs, the 'mountain' varieties of boxwood are all nice (and slow growing). The knockout roses bloom all summer - the pink one is nice with a bed edged in white alysum. Try one of the new crape myrtles for northern gardens which have hardy roots. The hopi variety goes good with the pink knockout. I suspect a neon flash spirea will mix well here too.
Hosta is a good low-maintenance plant, if it is shady and well mulched to keep moisture in. If it is semi-sunny pick one with a variegated leaf. ( Green leaf, pale margin.) In a large area you can mix multiples of small or plain varieties with a few showy specimen varieties.
In full sun, the annuals Salvia farinacea with white petunias looks nice.
Or, also in sun: a bunch of stella d'oro daylillies will bloom all summer.
Sedum is a good choice. Nice neat foliage all summer and pink fall blooms. Coreopsis blooms all summer, too.
All these plants are staples of the northern midwest and will do fine in your area.
2006-06-19 00:06:06 · answer #2 · answered by oohhbother 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sunny, shady, wet, dry, sandy, clayey, perennials, annuals?
Hey I live in North Central Illinois :) Assuming your wife will appreciate you more if you plant perrenials and bulbs that will come back next year so there will be less maintainace. I would recommend a mixture of bulbs like tulips, crocus, and daffodills that will bloom early. And the some perrennials like hollyhock, columbine, lillies, chrysanthemums, phlox, and hostas.
Here's a link to plants that are hardy in Illinois
2006-06-18 23:41:21 · answer #3 · answered by gnomes31 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gnomes right; it all depends on what type of area you are planting in is it sunny or part shade that makes a big difference. You can plant a lot of perennials and annuals, but you need to plant according to the lighting, that is very important. You can go to hgtv for help on gardening. You will love love love this website it has everything you possibly need to set your garden short of coming to your home. GOOD LUCK and happy digging....
2006-06-18 23:51:14 · answer #4 · answered by rottenkid4560 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with gnomes31
2006-06-19 00:48:30 · answer #5 · answered by DOMINIC J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ones that you like
2006-06-18 23:40:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agreeing with Gnomes31. Please share more details with situation. We'd be happy to help.
2006-06-18 23:45:24 · answer #7 · answered by floridaleoness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roses!!!
They are awesome!!
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2006-06-18 23:40:56 · answer #8 · answered by xbored_like_woahx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋