I just started landscaping my property in Whitemarsh Township, 19444, since I recovered my health last year. My mother always had a beautiful garden and I’ve always wanted one to be proud of but was physically unable to do it. Now that I have the time and my health, I don’t have the money, so I’m coming “hat in hand”, so to speak to my fellow gardeners. I have been slowly acquiring plants as I can afford them, but I’m asking for some help.

Asking for Donations, Trades, Trade for Services.

If you have any perennials,shrubs, bulbs, and/or dwarf conifers to donate to me, I’d appreciate it.

I would be willing to divide your perennials for you in exchange for a division.

I can also trade my cooking skills and bring my fresh herbs with me and turn your groceries into a delicious meal for you in exchange. I also can clean for you.

I also have several excess Oregano, Cone Flower and Goldenrod plants that I could trade.

When my vegetables come in, I’ll have plenty of produce to exchange.

About my garden: I had overgrown shrubbery and poison ivy on the shady side of the house which I pulled out and mulched. I planted some Lily of The Valley and Spider wort and Lady’s Mantle in the fall, but only the Lily of the Valley came back. Looking for Ground cover other than hosta (but would like some Lime Green Hosta) for both wet and dry shade. I have a boggy spot that collects water when it rains, that I have a little bridge over, so I need plants that don’t mind wet feet in that area. Siberian Iris, Blue Flag Iris?
The other side of the house (full sun) was all lawn. We made a 40×8 bed along the side of the house which we rototilled 5 yards of mushroom soil into in the fall and then added 3 yards of compost this spring. I’ve already planted, Asters, Cone Flowers, goldenrod, Evening Primrose, Black-eyed Susan, Pink Phlox (so other colors welcome),purple bearded iris, Stella d’Oro daylilly, Lirope, Oriental lilies. so would like some other (preferably shorter varieties) of perennials or bulbs for a full sun area.

Across the back of the house, I have an Herb Garden. I am looking for French Tarragon, Rosemary, Summer Savory, Lovage, Fennel, onion sets, garlic bulbs

Front of property was landscaped by Builder 30 years ago, so we have old trees in a hard packed lawn. Soil is extremely difficult to work but I’d like to put in some ground cover around trees. Sweet gums, Red Leaf Maple, Kousa Cherry. I also have pansies in a strip beside my driveway but they are starting to fade and I would like to put in plants that would bloom this autumn and some that will come back next spring.

I’m also building a rock garden across the back of the property for which I need rock, If anyone knows where I can get it cheap (free), please let me know.

Thanks to anyone that can help.