Happy Monday, GPOD! Can you believe it’s almost September? To kick off the week, we’re taking a look at Diane’s ground-cover garden in Hartford, Wisconsin. Here’s what Diane has to say about her garden:
I love my ground cover. Blooming beautifully and loving the fresh rain!
A low carpet of ground cover runs along the edge of the walkway, softening the fence line and tying together larger clumps of coleus (Coleus scutellarioides, annual), hostas (Hosta cvs., Zones 3–9), and impatiens (Impatiens walleriana, annual).
Stepping stones for Diane’s grandchildren are tucked among the ground cover, flowers, and foliage in this side-strip garden.
An old wagon wheel fits naturally into this shaded corner, surrounded by flowers, foliage, and a collection of garden ornaments.
Thanks for sharing your space with us, Diane! I always love seeing a fellow Wisconsin garden make its GPOD debut. Your ground cover looks so lush and soft, and now I’m curious to see what you have growing in the rest of your landscape. Hello from your neighbor in Milwaukee!
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