Iechris's Backyard garden

Created on Sunday, 16 Sep 07

The is the garden in the back yard of my house. The yard is mainly for my dogs to run and play in, so I garden around them. I have 4 foot chain link around 2 sides and 5 foot field fencing along the third side and the final side has 4 foot field fencing and a gate on one side of the house. My dogs could easily jump my fence if so inclined so I started growing a shrub border to try to encourage them to stay back from the fence.

This area also includes two kitchen gardens, one in the only full sun spot in my yard, at the corner of my property facing where we park the cars and a second kitchen garden that grew up around an oak half whiskey barrel that is covering up the end of an old laundry post. All my herbs and vegetables are grown in containers due to both their slightly odd locations and mainly because it keeps the dogs out of them (so far…).

Garden Type: Backyard | Sun: Partial Sun | Soil: Clay

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Day 70

Hydrangea 'Together' #2

Hydrangea macrophylla

This was full price, but I got it when I went down to the Simpsonvi...

Planted on 13 Jun 08
- 3 journals
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Day 70

Hydrangea 'Cityline Venice'

Hydrangea macrophylla

I paid full price for this beauty. My mom fell in love with this p...

Planted on 13 Jun 08
- 3 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 70

Cleome

Cleome

When I gave Mrs Phillips the hydrangeas from the great hydrangea ha...

Planted on 13 Jun 08
- 2 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 90

Hydrangea 'Limelight'

Hydrangea paniculata

While out shopping for camellias, I realized that paniculata hydran...

Planted on 24 May 08
- 6 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 98

Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'

Hosta

My mom really liked this hosta when she saw it and I was surprised ...

Planted on 16 May 08
- 1 journals
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Day 100

Golden Spiderwort 'Blue and Gold'

Tradescantia andersonia

I just loved the golden foliage on this plant and it is supposed to...

Planted on 14 May 08
- 1 journals
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- 0 comments
Day 103

Hosta 'Sitting Pretty'

Hosta

My mom has fallen in love with mini hostas, so when I saw this litt...

Planted on 11 May 08
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 103

Hosta 'Golden Prayers'

Hosta

I saw this mini hosta at the same time as 'Sitting Pretty' but didn...

Planted on 11 May 08
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 103

Japanese Maple 'Orange Dream'

Acer palmatum

When I got my other Japanese Maples, I decided it was time to do so...

Planted on 11 May 08
- 4 journals
- 0 faves
- 3 comments
Day 103

Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'

Hosta

My mom saw this hosta on ebay and fell in love, but I told her we'd...

Planted on 11 May 08
- 2 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 103

Hosta 'Orange Marmalade'

Hosta

My mom and I had seen this hosta in photos online and really liked ...

Planted on 11 May 08
- 3 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 105

Floss Flower 'Blue Puffs'

Ageratum

I grew these last year around the outside edge of my little annual ...

Planted on 09 May 08
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
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Day 105

Vinca 'Sunstorm Rose/Eye'

Vinca

I got these pink vinca to plant in front of the 'Masja' hydrangea. ...

Planted on 09 May 08
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 106

Zinnia 'Peppermint Stick'

Zinnia elegans

Last year I saved seed off the 'Peppermint Stick' zinnias I had gro...

Planted on 08 May 08
- 3 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 111

Hydrangea 'Together'

Hydrangea macrophylla

When I bought the first two Forever and Ever hydrangeas, I saw a pi...

Planted on 03 May 08
- 3 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 112

Japanese Maple 'Butterfly'

Acer palmatum

I have wanted a Japanese Maple, but the price has kept me away. I ...

Planted on 02 May 08
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 112

Hydrangea 'Endless Summer' #3

Hydrangea macrophylla

When I planted the 'Endless Summer' in my backyard in May 2007, I k...

Planted on 02 May 08
- 5 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 112

Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood' (seedling)

Acer palmatum

After buying 2 Japanese Maples from Mystic Farms, I decided I would...

Planted on 02 May 08
- 2 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 118

Purple Fountain Grass

Pennisetum alopecuroides

I had some fountain grass in a pot last year and just loved it, so ...

Planted on 26 Apr 08
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
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Day 119

Hydrangea 'Forever & Ever Double Pink'

Hydrangea macrophylla

This is the 2nd of the Forever and Ever hydrangeas I just coulnd't ...

Planted on 25 Apr 08
- 5 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 122

Hosta 'Christmas Tree'

Hosta

I got this one on ebay when I was trying to find another hosta to b...

Planted on 22 Apr 08
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 124

Hosta 'June'

Hosta

I was looking for a hosta with some blue in it to replace on of the...

Planted on 20 Apr 08
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 124

Hosta 'Great Expectations'

Hosta

Another hosta from the "Lily Lady":http://www.daylilyandhostagarden...

Planted on 20 Apr 08
- 2 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 126

Hydrangea NOT 'Teller Red'

Hydrangea macrophylla

Do I ever pass up a hydrangea at a decent price... NO! Bought this...

Planted on 18 Apr 08
- 5 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 126

Hosta 'Night Before Christmas'

Hosta

Loved this hosta when I saw it last year and bought it with no part...

Planted on 18 Apr 08
- 2 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 126

Perilla 'Magilla purple '

Perilla

Grew one of these last year and really liked it. This year it will...

Planted on 18 Apr 08
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 126

Tuberous Begonia 'Non-Stop Yellow'

Begonia x tuberhybrida

Thought these flowers were too pretty to pass up when I saw them at...

Planted on 18 Apr 08
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 139

Hydrangea 'Peppermint'

Hydrangea macrophylla

Saw this and another Forever and Ever hydrangea at Lowes and of cou...

Planted on 05 Apr 08
- 8 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 286

Azalea 'Autumn Belle'

Rhododendron

Autumn Belle, a double flowered pink azalea that is part of the Enc...

Planted on 10 Nov 07
- 0 journals
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- 0 comments
Day 286

Camellia 'Debutante'

Camellia japonica

I purchased this 3 gallon Debutante to replace the Debutante I plan...

Planted on 10 Nov 07
- 4 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 308

Hydrangea 'Masja'

Hydrangea macrophylla

Another day, another hydrangea! This one was ordered from Park See...

Planted on 19 Oct 07
- 4 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 310

Hydrangea 'Romance'

Hydrangea macrophylla

Right now it is a VERY small plant in a pretty BIG (16") pot... Pur...

Planted on 17 Oct 07
- 0 journals
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Day 320

Camellia 'Daikagura Variegated'

Camellia japonica

Planted between Margaret Davis and one of the Miss Biloxis along th...

Planted on 07 Oct 07
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 320

Hydrangea 'Variegata'

Hydrangea macrophylla

I rescued these two plants from Lowes during the August heat wave. ...

Planted on 07 Oct 07
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 327

Hydrangea 'Generale Vicomtesse De Vibraye'

Hydrangea macrophylla

The Generale comes from Wilkerson Mill Gardens in Georgia and was b...

Planted on 30 Sep 07
- 3 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 329

Hydrangea 'Gentian Dome'

Hydrangea macrophylla

I purchased this plant at Wilkerson Mill Gardens on my September 20...

Planted on 28 Sep 07
- 2 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 329

Loropetalum 'Pizzaz'

Loropetalum chinense

This was purchased at the Happy Plants going out of business sale. ...

Planted on 28 Sep 07
- 0 journals
- 0 faves
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Day 329

Daylily 'Route 66'

Hemerocallis

Purchased at Lowes on their closeout shelf, I had to get this as my...

Planted on 28 Sep 07
- 4 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 331

Hydrangea 'Ami Pasquier'

Hydrangea macrophylla

Purchased from Wilkerson Mill Gardens in Georgia. Ami is a highly ...

Planted on 26 Sep 07
- 2 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 331

Hosta 'So Sweet'

Hosta

Purchased from Underwoods during a 20% off sale. So Sweet was plan...

Planted on 26 Sep 07
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 334

Hydrangea 'Glowing Embers'

Hydrangea macrophylla

I found this plant at Pike Nursery and thought for a while before b...

Planted on 23 Sep 07
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 341

Hosta 'Striptease'

Hosta

Purchased from ebay, this Striptease hosta arrived in great shape a...

Planted on 16 Sep 07
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 350

Japanese Beautyberry 'Issai'

Callicarpa Dichotoma

Japanes Beautyberry. Purchased at the Happy Plants going out of bu...

Planted on 07 Sep 07
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
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Day 354

China Pinks

Dianthus chinensis

I purchased these in September 2007 to replace some impatiens that ...

Planted on 03 Sep 07
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
- Very Happy
Day 355

Hosta 'Fire And Ice'

Hosta

I purchased this hosta at Lowes to be a friend for my Ayesha hydran...

Planted on 02 Sep 07
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 1 comments
Day 355

Hydrangea 'Ayesha'

Hydrangea macrophylla

I rescued this plant from Home Depot. Ayesha is a slightly unusual...

Planted on 02 Sep 07
- 0 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Day 356

Hydrangea 'Penny Mac'

Hydrangea macrophylla

I believe this plant is a Penny Mac, though its tag was missing. I...

Planted on 01 Sep 07
- 9 journals
- 0 faves
- 1 comments
- Happy
Day 385

Hydrangea 'Fuji Waterfall'

Hydrangea macrophylla

I fell in love with this plant at Underwoods and just had to have i...

Planted on 03 Aug 07
- 7 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Hosta 'Silver Lode'

Hosta

Purchased from JFS nursery, this is planted under the big tree in t...

Planted on 24 Jun 07
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Hosta 'Diamond Tiara'

Hosta

The first one was purchased from JFS nursery and planted under the ...

Planted on 24 Jun 07
- 0 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Daylily 'Unloosed Dreams'

Hemerocallis

Purchased from the Daylily and Hosta Gardens (the Lily Lady) and pl...

Planted on 24 Jun 07
- 5 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Daylily 'Frank Gladney'

Hemerocallis

Purchased from the Daylily and Hosta Gardens (the Lily Lady) and pl...

Planted on 24 Jun 07
- 4 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Daylily 'Smokey Mountain Autumn'

Hemerocallis

Purchased from the Daylily and Hosta Gardens (the Lily Lady) and pl...

Planted on 24 Jun 07
- 4 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Daylily 'Fairy Tale Pink'

Hemerocallis

Purchased on sale, I think at Lowes, this one is also planted at th...

Planted on 23 Jun 07
- 2 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Astilbe 'Bridal Veil'

Astilbe Arendsii

Purchased from the Farmer's Market in Greenville. This is planted ...

Planted on 27 May 07
- 0 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Azalea 'Autumn Amethyst'

Rhododendron

Purchased from Wal-Mart for 50% off because they were trying to kil...

Planted on 27 May 07
- 3 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Hydrangea 'Endless Summer'

Hydrangea macrophylla

One of my original plant purchases was an 'Endless Summer' that I d...

Planted on 18 May 07
- 9 journals
- 2 faves
- 0 comments
- Happy
spider plant

Chlorophytum comosum

This plant was given to me by Bobbie, who got her plant as a cuttin...

Planted in May 2007
- 5 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Hosta 'Wide Brim'

Hosta

Purchased from Lowes and planted under the big tree in the side bac...

Planted on 25 Apr 07
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Lily Of The Valley

Convallaria majalis

My mom loves lilies of the valley and the bareroot ones I planted w...

Planted on 25 Apr 07
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
- Happy
Camellia 'Margaret Davis'

Camellia japonica

I purchased this plant as a birthday present to myself at Underwood...

Planted on 14 Apr 07
- 6 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Hardy Orange 'Flying Dragon'

Poncirus trifoliata

Flying Dragon hardy orange. This was one of the first plants we pu...

Planted on 04 Apr 07
- 5 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Carex 'Evergold'

Carex oshimensis

Purchased at Country Boys, this is planted in the shade border.

Planted on 25 Mar 07
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Azalea 'Coral Bells'

Rhododendron

Purchased as a baby from Home Depot for $1.97, it was in bloom when...

Planted in Mar 2007
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
- Happy
Hosta 'Elegens'

Hosta

Got a big box of bare root 'Elegens' hostas at Sams Club and plante...

Planted in Feb 2007
- 2 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
- Happy
Rhododendron 'English Roseum'

Rhododendron

Purchased from Home Depot. This rhodie was originally planted at t...

Planted on 21 Jan 07
- 3 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Azalea 'Pink Ruffles'

Rhododendron

Purchased at Home Depot as a baby for $1.97. Planted at the back en...

Planted on 12 Nov 06
- 3 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
- Happy
Hosta 'Stiletto'

Hosta

Purchsed from JFS nursery.

Planted on 12 Nov 06
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Hosta 'Guacamole'

Hosta

Purchased from JFS nursery.

Planted on 12 Nov 06
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Hosta 'Undulata Variegata'

Hosta undulata

Purchased from JFS nursery.

Planted on 12 Nov 06
- 0 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Tea Olive

Osmanthus fragrans

Fragrant Tea Olive. I love the smell of the flowers on this plant,...

Planted on 12 Nov 06
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Pieris 'Mountain Fire'

Pieris japonica

Purchased this 3 gallon pieris at Home Depot. It is further down t...

Planted on 08 Nov 06
- 4 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Camellia 'Miss Biloxi' #1

Camellia japonica

I purchased two Miss Biloxi camellias at Underwoods. One was part ...

Planted on 05 Nov 06
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Rose Of Sharon

Hypericum calycinum

Rose of Sharon. Purchased at JFS nursery in fall 2006. This is th...

Planted on 05 Nov 06
- 0 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Camellia 'Miss Biloxi' #2

Camellia japonica

I initially bought 1 'Miss Biloxi' when I was first purchasing plan...

Planted on 05 Nov 06
- 2 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Camellia 'Tom Knudsen'

Camellia japonica

Found these camellias named after my great-grandfather at Home Depo...

Planted on 03 Nov 06
- 3 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Camellia 'Tom Knudsen' #2

Camellia japonica

I bought 3 'Tom Knudsen' camellias at Home Depot. I was very surpr...

Planted on 03 Nov 06
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
- Happy
American Beautyberry- Little Beautyberry

Callicarpa Americana

This is from our first initial plant buying at JFS nursery. My mom ...

Planted on 16 Oct 06
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
- Happy
American Beautyberry- Big Beautyberry

Callicarpa Americana

American Beautyberry. Purchased from JFS nursery before we were l...

Planted on 07 Oct 06
- 2 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
- Happy
Fatsia

Fatsia japonica

I had wanted one of these ever since I saw one in a catalog. This ...
- 5 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
Siberian Iris

Iris sibirica

These irises were originally growing along the side of my house nea...
- 1 journals
- 0 faves
- 0 comments
- Happy