Phyllis Celebrates Summer in New Jersey
Hi GPODers!
Yesterday we had a flash back to fall color in Bonnie’s garden (Bonnie’s Fall Garden in North Georgia), and today we’re reminiscing on summer blooms with Phyllis Strohmeyer in Hope, New Jersey. Phyllis has shared her garden a few times in the past (Spring in Northwestern New Jersey, Highlights from Phyllis’s Garden in New Jersey, and The Year That Was in Northwestern New Jersey), and each time there is something new and exciting to discover. This year she had a stunning summer flower display, and experimented with a new type of garden that added even more interest.
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We had beautiful summer weather here and our flowers reflected that. This part of our garden is subject to heavy deer pressure and these are some of the flowers that thrive without protection.
A wet, shady spot hosts ligularia (Ligularia dentata, Zone 3–8) and ageratum in pots.
A swamp rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos, Zone 4–9) grows happily, as its name suggests, in a rain garden.
This year I tried crevice gardening in the rock wall that surrounds our driveway. Here we have eastern prickly pear (Opuntia cespitosa, Zone 4–9) and ageratum.
Another ageratum growing in a crevice.
Hummingbird sage (Salvia coccinea, Zone 8–11 or as an annual) and ageratum at the welcome sign where guests park.
Our bottle tree provides consistent color and sparkle.
Thank you so much for another amazing update from your garden, Phyllis! Your summer looked spectacular, and it’s always a treat to see your assortment of interesting plants.
How was the peak season in your garden this year? Winter is the perfect time to go a garden reflection, and we would love to see your summer highlights on the blog. Follow the directions below to submit photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram:Â @agirlherdogandtheroad.
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