| A Lesson on Landscaping |
| Limbing up a large tree sheds light on the subject: A newly beautiful front yard. |
From "Desperate Landscapes"
episode DDSL-213 |
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The plants used for the Morrises' landscapeBelow are the plants, plus a summary of their characteristics and care, that were chosen for this landscape:
Sullivan cypress
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Sullivan'This attractive conifer was chosen to screen unpleasant views in the backyard. Bluish-green needles
Grows to about 20 feet tall (or more in some locations) and 13 feet wide.
Grows well in full sun to part shade.
Hardy to USDA Zone 5
Cost: $241
Leatherleaf mahonia
Mahonia bealeiThis evergreen shrub has holly-like leaves and produces yellow flowers in spring followed by blue-black berries. These plants are popular in the South and are slowing gaining popularity in the Midwest.
It prefers partial shade but needs some sun to flower.
USDA Zones 6-9
Cost: $402 for 7
Maintenance tip: If the shrub looks gangly, prune out some of the tallest stems to encourage growth at the bottom.
'Autumn Joy' sedum
Sedum x 'Autumn Joy'This succulent perennial provides color and interest for the late-summer garden. Broccoli-like flower heads form in mid-summer, and by August, the flowers begin turning pink, gradually changing to rusty red. Drought tolerant
Mature size: 18 to 24 inches tall and wide
Attracts butterflies
USDA Zones 3-8
Cost: $165 for 16
'Preziosa' hydrangea
Hydrangea serrata 'Preziosa'This deciduous shrub bears pink flowers that fade to shades of red. Jason planted the hydrangeas in the shade of the maple tree because they prefer partial shade. A word of caution about their care: the hydrangeas will have to compete with the maple for water, so they'll need regular watering, especially as they establish themselves. Flowers start white, green or pink and darken to an almost burgundy color.
Cost: $138
Maintenance tip: This hydrangea blooms on old wood so prune after flowering.
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'Coral Beauty' cotoneaster
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'Coral Beauty' cotoneaster
Cotoneaster dammeri 'Coral Beauty'This shrub produces coral-red berries. It's a fast grower and will soon drape over the wall. Grows to 3 feet high and 6 feet across but can be pruned to maintain size.
Full sun to part shade
USDA Zones 6-8
Cost: $161
'Gold Mop' chamaecyparis
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Gold Mop'The brilliant yellow foliage of this dwarf conifer is a great year-round garden brightener. Mature size: Grows 2-3 feet high and wide
Prefers full sun
USDA Zones 3-9
Cost: $241 for 5
Variegated liriope
Liriope muscari 'Variegata'This grass-like perennial functions as a low-maintenance groundcover. It was chosen because the golden color repeats the yellow of the chamaecyparis. This variety has a yellowish edge to its leaves.
It has purplish blooms in early fall.
Full sun to full shade
USDA Zones 6-10
Cost: $241 for 30
Chrysanthemum
ChrysanthemumThere are hundreds of varieties of mums in various sizes and colors. Some are annuals, and some are perennials. Plant in full sun.
Mums can be planted in all zones.
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