What’s a cheap way to landscape if you don’t have a green thumb?
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My husband went and put in lots of perennials. Different seasons bring different colors. Hydrangea bring colorful flowers & always (usually ) green leaves.
First thing to keep in mind is you planting space is narrow.Here are somhttp://www.midwestliving.com/garden/ideas/25-top-easy-care-plants-for-midwest-gardens/ suggestions for plants in you location. once you choose them check the planting guide and make sure there is enough room for the root system
Pick low maintenance plants like shrubs, hosta, and day lilies. You can get day lilies that bloom spring through fall. Same for shrubs. Mulch well and be sure they have a water supply. Easy garden
Rock garden. It never needs water
Pebbles and a water feature, perhaps a fountain
A green thumb doesn't just happen...it takes a lot of work. Of course some people make it look simple, but if you watch them, you will see that they put a lot of work into it.
You have a stunning start with the layout pictured. If you don't want a lot of work, I would suggest that you start with putting in a variety of "greens!" There are several small evergreen that look so pretty all year long.
I would put a nice size resin Grecian urn at that corner (see photo). It is planted with variegated Ivy and Cora Bells...which went through severe freezes and 2 snows in the winter and came back!
If you want almost no work color all summer, plant Caladium. I buy the mixed colors and sizes out of Florida...plant them close together!
For year around color, you will have to go to your local nursery and change out this area twice a year. In winter, I just try to make things look neat. Straw put out around small evergreens in winter is sufficient for me.
Depends where you are, roses are easy to grow, shrubs are better than flowers etc as they need little care, slugs love hosta so watch that, buy a good gardening book which will show you everything from the start, best thing you can do. Hope you develop green fingers, you should enjoy the garden, once I start I can't stop and love it.
Depends on your planting zone. Go to local garden center and ask about low maintenance, easy to grow selections for your area.
Hi there! I don't have a green thumb, and I learned the hard way : by making a lot of mistakes!
Good luck!
Other options like statues or rock gardens
Succulents are nice and easy. They have great color and shapes.
Dirt against the house is a bad idea.
My first thought in response to your question is to suggest you contact your County Extension Agent. Their staff should be able to provide you a list of plants that grow well in your area along with hep regarding watering, fertilizing, etc. They may even be able to provide you a soil analysis so you'll know exactly what type of soil amendments might be needed for optimal results. Draw out a plan and then work your plan. Decide how you'll be using or want to use your area, then work on specific areas.