Just another Saturday- Marietta Farmers Market, Boxing Azaleas, Separating Hostas

We had a busy Saturday. First I took the dogs for a walk to the square. The farmers market is still there as in the You Tube video I did a couple of years ago.



Now across the street they have an artist market! Even more reason to visit!




On the way home we saw some azaleas at the Marlow House that had been trimmed into hedges. Now that they have bloomed they look so cool I had to take a photo.



So here is what we tackled today. I wanted to put separators between the Mondo grass and our lawn. In order to do that you have to dig down in between the two so the Mondo root won’t creep into the lawn.



We dug up the Dwarf Japanese maple tree and built up the base then planted it right back where it was. I wanted it to be higher so it could be seen over the other plants on the ground.



Next it was on to separating the Hostas. The ideal time to do this is before they leaf out.
I wanted to plant this Red Astilbe. I have Red, White, Pink and Purple planted in the bed out in the front yard and since this guy isn’t doing much in this little planter I decided it was time for a move to the front.



We also planted a red encore azalea, two Blue Mirror Delphinium and some more Bugleweed.
Now for an Epsom Salt bath, Deep Blue for my muscle pain (settersrun360@gmail.com for more information) and a glass of wine. Have a happy weekend!
P.S. My husband just tried Deep Blue on his lower back and had wonderful results.

My front yard

People often tell me that they don’t know what to plant, so I will share with you what I just planted in my front yard. This may inspire or encourage you to plant some of these on your own. Will Goodman helped me out with most of these selections. It’s always good to work with a friend.

photo credit: CK Worley

First is Encore Azaleas in Autumn Monarch (orange/pink blooms with red freckles). Encore Azaleas bloom in spring, summer and fall. The average height is five feet and the average width is four feet--plants this size will fill up a space pretty quickly. We use Holly Tone fertilizer on all of our azaleas.

photo credit: CK Worley

Next is Rose Creek Abelia which is another flowering shrub. It will grow about three feet tall by three feet wide and have little white flowers with small pink leaves at the bases. This makes for a really funky and cool look. The pink leaves stay long after the flowers have gone. It's a nectar source for butterflies as well!

photo credit: CK Worley

David Viburnum has glossy dark green leaves and white spring flowers followed by crazy turquoise blue berries. Another three foot by three foot shrub, it grows great alongside the Azaleas. Remember that plants of both sexes are required for berry production just like the Aucuba. And just like our Aucuba, we use Holly Tone.

photo credit: CK Worley

Bugleweed Chocolate Chip has little blue flowers that attract hummingbirds. This plant will spread wide and will only grow three to six inches high. Bugleweed is really pretty when planted with Hosta.

photo credit: CK Worley

Around all of this, I planted Yellow Day Lilies, White Irises and Pink Beauty Caladiums. Caladiums are related to elephant ears, something I didn’t realize until my friend Jenny pointed it out. They will have to be dug up before the first frost or they will die (all the other plants are perennials).

Okay, so I hope this helps you. I think it’s cool to find new plants and mix it up. Make sure you are buying for your zone and sun requirements. Relax and have fun!

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