Bruce, Yes I chop back my daylilies at the end of their bloom time when they start looking ratty then they re-grow new foliage. They all don't need that much cutting back, the Trophytaker tetraploids generally keep their foliage pretty well but my older diploids like the 'Catherine Woodbury' lose all the earlier foliage so when the flowers finish I hack them down.

Monique, that Bulbous Oat Grass does get a bit brown and 'tatty' looking this time of year so I just chop it right down and it starts growing new leaves fairly soon and looks fresh again in a few weeks. I love the look of it the rest of the season and feel it is worth it because it is a non-invasive well behaved grass. I think the BG Ajuga is worth replanting in that spot to do that combo. If mine reverts I'll dig it out and replace it. I thought you and Les would like that combination! LOL

T, glad you found this interesting. I'll try to keep it updated as time goes by.

Deanne

Deanne, that was fun. I enjoyed all the seasons. I love the planting in the urn. I may have to steal it for next year. This was my first year for tall urns and the one definately needs more height to the planting. I tried the burgandy glow and it reverted on me too, but maybe I'll pick up some more.

Michelle

I love seeing the transformation of your garden, like the caterpillar to the Beautiful butterfly. I agree with Bruce, great eye for color and form. I cut back my S May Night, and enjoy the results, but don't find it does as much for other Salvias I have.

Yeona

Deanne,
I really enjoyed seeing the changes in your garden as the months progressed. Do you have a list (or layout) of the plants you've used? You have such a great eye for combinations and textures!

Hi Bellarose,

Thanks, I used to have a 'map' of that garden but I've changed quite a few things since I did it. I should get it out and update it though. When I do I'll post it with the plants list.
Deanne

I enjoyed the pictures too. I'll be looking forward to the plant list when you have time to post it. Thanks for the tip on May Night. I'm going to try that next year.

Hi Deanne. I am glad to have stopped here this morning, since this amazing series of photographs has made my day. It IS really astounding to see the changes through the season. This is a great lesson to newer (and older...) gardeners about planning for all season color and interest. The basics are good form and foliage, long flowering perennials, annuals, tender perennials, containers, tec. And when done with your artist's eye and hard work, the results are pretty amazing. The elder is 'Sutherland Gold' I presume? It is indeed a fast grower. Was that a new plant this year, or coppiced? Mine grew to 12' even with moderate coppicing, though I suspect we are a bit milder here. I would love to see the photos added as the season winds down. Thanks again for sharing, these are a sight for sore eyes this year for a 'non-gardener'. David.

Hi all, I thought I'd add the Sept and Oct pics for you guys. Also I thought VG might want to take a gander at this bed because is it also a driveway garden and about the same width. I'll have to think of VG's plant list and see what can be changed around. I'm going to dig up the old plants list and see if I can get it updated and posted.
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I'll get back to this later and put up some photos that show the border from a different angle.
Deanne

I didn't realize that I had never told you how I enjoy these transitions . What a wonderful change from early spring to the fullness of summer ! ( I even like the winter scene . )
Thank you for all the sharing of your lovely gardens .
Marian

I, too, really enjoyed seeing these and will definitely take your tip on cutting back May Night (much easier than deadheading). I LOVE the Sambucus!

I must mention that I do believe your driveway garden is one of my most favorite views of your garden - you have made such wonderful combinations throughout the entire growing season - but from vignette to overall view, it all flows seamlessly. Who would have ever thought a driveway could be such a thing of beauty?!! Your artist's eye has done some of its best work here, Deanne.
--Cindy

Sad November! this was taken on November 7th Only December to go and the year is complete.
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David, thanks very much for dropping in. I've been 'sculpting' this border for a while now and with inspiration from people like yourself, Sue, Monique and on and on I've continued to extend the visual interest throughout the seasons. Yes that is 'Sutherland Gold' I've not done anything to it but it had some severe winter kill last year and this is what came up this season. I'll see what next year brings.

Cindy, Marian, Putzer, many thanks for your feedback.

I'm hoping there is a bit of new snowfall for the December photo for this year.

Deanne

Deanne, Southerland Gold can totally die back in winter here and still provide lovely growth the following season. This is true of almost all elderberries. They even survive rabbit munching.

I did remove several Quincho Purple elderberries here this past summer because they simply took too long to return to flowering and fruiting. I replaced them with hardier shrubs.

Looking forward to the "winter interest" photo next month!

Deanne, your driveway bed is indeed an inspiration to me! It's gorgeous. If only mine could look like that:-) You mentioned a map of your bed. would it be possible for me to get a copy of that and your plant list?
VG

VG and GB, thanks for the feedback.

VG I'm still working on the map and plants list. I was hoping to get that finished a while ago but it unfortunately still isn't done. I'll post both the map and plants list here when it is completed.

Deanne

Great!!! I'll be watching for it!! Bless you!

Deanne, I've really found it interesting studying the changes and progressions in you garden through the months. It's given my insight I can use while working on my own garden's design. You have such a talent for putting plants together. Wish I could borrow your artists eye for a season or two. You've done a beautiful job with this garden. Thanks for taking the time to put this series together.

Eden

Another big fan of the Driveway Garden here & your photography. Thanks for sharing it. I had fun looking at the old map when you posted it. Looking forward to the new map..hint hint..:)

Deanne, I've been studying all of your pictures and looking forward to the map and plant list. EP

Deanne, I don't know how I have missed this part of the forum for so long. I think I remember your posting this same bed some time back and then the diagram of the plants used. I printed and filed it away (somewhere). Was that you? I remember the coreopsis. Well, no matter, I believe I like this rendition even more! I will be waiting for the diagram of the plants.

Thanks so much for sharing this with us.

gld

Hi all,

gld, yes that was me a couple years ago with the map and list. The garden has evolved nicely in the last few years and continues to please.

You are all so kind you've inspired me to get this 2005 garden documented.

What was a better thing to do on this snowy day than finally get this map redone? So I finished updating this map and getting the plants list done.

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1. Buddleia Pink DelightÂ
2. Perovskia atriplicifolia
3. Hemerocallis ÂPastel ClassicÂ
4. Lilium ÂRegaleÂ
5. Aconitum napellus
6. Platycodon grandiflora
7. Echinacea ÂWhite SwanÂ
8. Anemone tormentosa ÂRobustissimaÂ
9. Heliopsis ÂLoraine SunshineÂ
10. Salvia ÂMay NightÂ
11. Nepeta ÂSix Hills GiantÂ
12. Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii'
13. Coreopsis verticillita ÂMoonbeamÂ
14. Phlox paniculata ÂDavidÂ
15. Hosta ÂPatriotÂ
16. Aster Novi-Belgii Patricia Ballard
17. Iris germanica ÂImmortalityÂ
17a. Arrhenatherum elatius var. bulbosum 'Variegatum'
18. Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'
18a. Vinca minor
19. Lupinus ÂThe GovenorÂ
20. Sedum ÂMatronaÂ
21. Hemerocallis ÂPreppy PinkÂ
22. Mix of Sedum kamchaticum and Phlox subulata
23. Sambucus racemosaÂSutherland GoldÂ
24. Hemerocallis ÂJolyene NicholeÂ
24a. Salvia nemorosa ÂEast FrieslandÂ
24b. Stachys byzantina
25. Hosta ÂGolden TiaraÂ
26. Hemerocallis 'Siloam Amazing Grace'
27. Hemerocallis ÂAppalachian SunsetÂ
28. Hemerocallis ÂStella dÂOroÂ
28a. Hakonechloa macra 'Albo Striata'
29. Geranium sanguineum ÂNew Hampshire PurpleÂ
30. Sedum kamchaticum
31. Rudbeckia fulgida ÂGoldsturmÂ
31a. Lilium ÂAphroditeÂ
31b. Picea orientalis ÂBergmanÂs GemÂ
32. Echinacea purpurea ÂMagnusÂ
33. Calluna vulgaris
34. Juniperus horizontalis ÂWiltoniiÂ
35. Chamaecyparis pisifera
36. Stachys byzantina 'Helen von Stein'

Here is an aerial view of this border June 18, 2005

A few years ago I made a list of all my yard trees , shrubs , perennials , wildflowers , and bulbs . I still have them . A lot has since expired , and more has been added . I used a legal pad .
The aerial view is an excellant idea .

Marian

Deanne, thank you for sharing this. I've been eagerly watching to see if you'd have time to do it and it is much appreciated!

Thank you!

T.

Excellent, Deanne. The aerial view really adds to the map view. Your combination of plants work so well. Norma

Deanne - you always astound me! I *love* the aerial view and your beautiful design just proves how absolutely *gorgeous* a garden can be, even when little is blooming. I am so in love with the varients of green, the texture, and the *health* of your plants...just beautiful! BTW, I hope you don't mind but I printed out your landscape map and list...I just know I will find the perfect ground cover for my garden by perusing your list! :-) Thanks for sharing, you are such a generous and inspirational person. Ei

I feel so disorganized! That map is incredible Deanne! Of course I love all of your gardens, but there are lots of good lessons in this one. Thank you for sharing - the whole project is worthy of an article. (Have you thought of expanding your writing beyond painting???)

Oh Deanne!!! It is fabu:-) I've saved the map, list and areial view for perusal later. Thank you SO much for sharing with us.
VG

And lastly, the driveway garden, December 11, 2005 sleeping until spring and the cycle begins again.
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Deanne

Do you feel this garden was happier and healthier this year minus the neighbour's giant tree, or is it pretty much the same? I always wish I had a bit more sun for some of my planting areas.

Deanne - lovely winter photo (as usual) - kind of off topic -- but I'd been meaning to ask - from this winter photo I see you leave most of your "ornaments" outside -- are they all concrete/ stone or is any of it resin? I keep wondering how it all holds up --- Im dying to buy an armillary and pedestal combo but have been hesitating as to what would hold up best without having to bring in in the winter. Obviously, your wonderful urns and pots hold up great -- they look so regal - even covered in snow! And based on your & Monique's recommendations, I bought the bulb oat grass (it did go dormant on me during the hottest part of the summer but then came back) and Im anxious to see how it over-winters.

Thanks again for being so generous with your information and sharing the wonder of your gardens with us.
-Cindy

Thanks so much for this second map. I am saving it along with your first, be fun to see the changes you have made. My hummingbird bed next to the drive is about this size and shape. Lots of ideas here for me.

gld

Thank you for posting the map Deanne; it will be provide a much welcome distraction during these cold winter days. Save my e-mail address for when you go into garden design. I could use some help..:)
-Michele

Deanne, Thanks so much for posting the map and plant list. This will make a great research project for the winter. I think I need that driveway garden at my house :o)

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Hi guys, I needed some of this information this morning and realized that this is about to 'fall off the end' so I'm bumping it up. Hope you don't mind.
Deanne

I love seeing the garden through the seasons again. I'm glad it didn't 'fall off the end'. I'm still hoping to use some of your planting combos this year.

T.

Hi Deanne, this was the perfect time to bring this thread back to the top and remind us that Spring is right around the corner. According to your pictures, only another month to go and the fun begins!!! I really enjoyed going through these again.

Eden

Thanks Deanne! I'm glad you moved this one back up too. I actually printed it out the first time you posted it. It's a wonderful design and beautiful garden and I have definite plans to include some of your "lower growers" in my garden, which I could use a lot of help with it. All the pics are beautiful, but I really love the aerial view because you get to see how well designed the garden truly is and I *love* all those shades of green and contrasts in foliage. Ei

This is fantastic! I loved seeing the different seasons. I also really liked seeing how you edged your bed with plants that just creeped over the edge. Wonderful contrasts in foliage color, texture, etc.

Deanne - I just saw your post on the cottage gardening form...

This is especially thrilling from my point of view. I garden in Florida, and never get to see the drastic changes a garden goes through. Nothing really dies back (unless the heat and humidity kills it), and nothing really blooms with that exuberance because things have all year to do their thing. There's no pressure to hurry up and set seed before the winter comes. I think northern gardens are much prettier because of that.

Thanks for sharing your garden!

Bumping this up for inspiration...

Time for monthly photo documentation!

HI Pondlily! What a surprise to see this thread come back up again. I went out and took this photo for you this morning.

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I'll never get tired of looking at these photos. It's amazing to see how the border changes with every season. For that reason, I'm so glad I live in a four-season climate.

Enjoyed your Driveway Garden, Deanne. Very generous of you to share your plant list and diagram. It is always so fascinating to actually get photos of the same space in each season. You did a really great job on it, providing something beautiful to look at in every season. Has anything changed since the photos were first taken?

pm2

I'm not suprised at all to see this thread back at the top, but I'm so glad that someone did call it back up! To share your beautiful garden, gorgeous pics and even include the design...that's amazing and generous and I can see why anyone who sees it would *have* to comment. Your talents never stop amazing me! Ei

I'm finally making a garden along my driveway, so bumping for inspiration.

Hi there cheleinri, fun to see this again. Blast from the past so to speak, here is a pic from April 20th

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Deanne

Thumbs up to cheleinri ! I love this thread !

Kathy in Napa

I agree - I think it's neat to see some transition of this area from a couple years ago, Deanne.... one of my favorite spots...

-Cindy

I'm always inspired by these photos. Good to see them again. I'm going to borrow a couple ideas. Norma