North-east garden renovation

On a hot Friday afternoon. since I had the day off anyway for some personal affairs and a holiday weekend as well. I went out to get a start on the North-east garden. Removing the excessive overgrowth of Daylilies.

I remember thinking that these were a good idea years ago when I planted them. They were attractive, easy to obtain and usually free. Now I'm not sure they were such a good idea as over the years they have gotten out of control. But that's what I like about this hobby. It's never permanent and always willing to accept change.

The project at hand. Can you spot my helper who thinks he is a wild animal hiding in the jungle? Actually, it was so hot I think he was trying to get in the shade

That was a lot of Daylilies. I filled one 40 gallon bucket with just this cut. I'm going to have to keep better control of these in the future

Finally got to the other side.
An old tree root plus having to watch for the Tulips didn't make for an easy job either

Reconstruction

Every so often you have to start over to keep things fresh and exciting in the garden. That being said. This seasons undertaking is going to be to make some major changes to the perennial beds on the west side of the yard as well as the east.

As you see here, things were starting to get pretty thick and it was time to get this under control.





 May was the beginning of the undertaking starting on west side with fist the demolition of all the overgrowth and evasive plants.

Reconstruction : West Side Demolition Completion

After two Saturday mornings of digging, pulling and raking. I now have the beds completed and ready for a new beginning. I'm leaning towards doing some annuals for color and incorporating some herbs and vegetables. Would also like some late summer color to go with the Black Eyed Susan's and Marigolds that will defiantly be part of this summers mix. Any Suggestions.

 These are some Lilly's that survived the stress of the demolition.

 Dug out and transplanted two major Hostas. Have a few Patriot Hastas to share if anyone needs some.

 .A Couple more Lilly's that were hiding in the overgrowth plus one new one supplied by the tenant.

All in all.

Once completed I was very satisfied with the results as it looks cleaner and fresher. Now off to the east side.