Late Bloomers?

I was so excited when the white wedding hydrangeas were planted into the landscaping last Fall. The hydrangeas were very late to green, not greening until late May after all leaves had fallen this winter. I'm just wondering why there are no blooms to date this summer. Are the blooms late too? 

Any advice?

I have contacted the landscaper who put them in, and he referred me to the local nursery. I will try and get there this week.

On a side note, the begonias have bloomed beautifully.

Late-bloomers, y'all!

Acorn Cottage {Backyard: Spring}

It has been a while since I've shared the backyard of the Acorn Cottage. This post will be somewhat photo heavy, so grab your java and peruse on.

There is no secret that I love green and white in the garden. The rear of the house also features lots of green foliage interspersed with white accents. Since the yard is quite shady, I have used lots of different textured ferns to give interest. As you are aware, our front yard was professionally landscaped in a more formal way. In the backyard, I used many existing plants in a natural way. For spring I added the row of white (White Christmas) caladiums. There are also my favorite boxwoods which edge the garden and add some formality to the beds.

New furniture mixed with old makes the yard appear to have grown naturally over time. Remember, we have lived here since September 2018.

Come to the back and relax. Sit a spell! Sip a cocktail!

Here's how the yard looked when we purchased the home in May:

Spring Backyard, y'all!

The Acorn Cottage {Landscape Complete}

Thanks for your positive comments on the installation of our front yard landscape.

The landscaping was installed last Friday, and I am so happy with it. Chase's Landscape Services took my vision for a cottage-style garden and literally ran with it. I am so happy to share the Acorn Cottage landscape.

The landscape features:

3- Eugenia Cone 3 gal

3- Hydrangea White 3 gal

4- Confederate Jasmine 3 gal

4- Holly Compacta 7 gal

12- Gardenia Radicans 3 gal

27- Flax Lily 1 gal

1- Crape Myrtle 30 gal

8- Annuals Petunia Flat

150- Boxwood 1 gal

19- Boxwood 3 gal

14- Mondo Grass Flat

35- Crush Pine Needles

I happily recommend Chase's Landscape Services for all of your landscaping and maintenance needs.

Chase's Landscape Services

office: 504-312-0813

cell: 504-343-3938

chaseslandscapeservices@gmail.com

Beautiful Landscape, y'all!

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The Acorn Cottage {Landscape: Sneak Peek}

It is killing me to be at school today while the plants are being installed at the Acorn Cottage. I can hardly wait to get home today.

Chase's Landscape Services sent me a photo earlier today:

Just a tease....
WOW! It is looking so good. I cannot wait to see more (much more) in person.

Sneak peek, y'all!

The Acorn Cottage {Landscape Demo Day}

The front yard is undergoing a complete landscape overhaul. Do you remember what the yard looked like back in May?

Here it is:

The yard was completely overgrown and out of control. We had our yard man, Jorge, remove all the large trees and shrubs when we took over the ownership of the house on May 11.

The plan:

Chase's Landscape Services was hired to do the work, and it was started today (in the heavy rain, no doubt). Today during the breaks in the rain, the removal of old plant materials and roots and the addition of new landscape mix took place. Chase's Landscaping always use fresh landscape mix because the mix has the nutrients needed for plants to thrive.

I cannot wait for the installation tomorrow.

Landscape Demo, y'all!