Question about New Landscaping at a our New House...

Ann Lynch
by Ann Lynch
We moved to this house 16 months ago. We waited to see what would come up the first year but it was a hodge podge and I wanted structure. It is full sun from 10 am - I had a landscaper remove everything but you can see a few hyacinths popping up which is fine with me and I planted a small hydrangea last fall. What else should I plant here? I love lilacs, peonies and azaleas. I live in Pittsburgh

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  • Shoshana Shoshana on Apr 04, 2017

    I love me some purple flowers so I say lavender, aster, and/or bee balm.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Apr 04, 2017

    I would recommend staying with dwarf varieties of shrubs as the space appears to be narrow.Once you decide on your preference then add your color with annuals and perennials.

  • Ann Lynch Ann Lynch on Apr 04, 2017

    Thank you so much Janet - I will check out dwarf varieties and embellish with annuals.

  • Ann Lynch Ann Lynch on Apr 04, 2017

    Great suggestion - I thought a lilac bush in the far corner but keeping it pruned to keep it bountiful and compact

    • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Apr 04, 2017

      Lilac would be beautiful,however even if you prune it to keep it compact there still will not be enough space for the root system.

  • Cat Cat on Apr 04, 2017

    I am not a fan of shrubs, but perennials (purple cone flowers/lavender/poppies) do it for me!

  • Lynn M. Harmon-Bennett Lynn M. Harmon-Bennett on Apr 04, 2017

    lilies like sun.

  • Ann Lynch Ann Lynch on Apr 04, 2017

    Janet - thanks - as I said, we moved about 16 months ago and we pkanted 1 lilac bush at that house 29 years ago. When we moved - it had sprung up all along the side of the house. I will heed your advice although I'd love a lilac bush

  • Debbie Debbie on Apr 05, 2017

    Lavender rocks, or white rocks from landscaping company. But line it with black paper before. It will help with water from your gutters and downspouts.

  • Ann Lynch Ann Lynch on Apr 05, 2017

    Already have black paper down with plastic mulch - can't wait to start planting

  • Julia Hochhalter Julia Hochhalter on Apr 06, 2017

    vegetables!

  • BabyBoomerSC BabyBoomerSC on Apr 06, 2017

    I'd plant azaleas - there are many varieties and most now will bloom all summer long until frost. They're hardy and can go most anywhere. They will lose their leaves over winter. Dwarf hydrangeas would also look good long the back and you could intersperse annuals in between and in the front.

  • Diana Deiley Diana Deiley on Apr 06, 2017

    I love hostas, large ones, 3 would be good to go with your lilac bush when it matures. Pops of color with marigolds or geraniums could be added annually if you like them. Maybe a shepherd's hook with a hanging Boston Fern could also be added. I love to anchor spaces with large boulders, a bench or a bird bath. Maybe a water feature if you have access to electricity. I'd also border the area with stone to define it. Nice space. Best of luck.