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Rose Garden Spring 2004 The rose garden and potager are as close as I care to come to a formal garden. It has a structured, geometrical layout but is planted in a more unrestrictive style. The outer perimeter is planted with iris on the east side, lavender on south side (and eventually on the west side), and blueberries and raspberries on the north side. The borders are edged with antique bricks. The rest of the beds are a mix of roses and perennials. I am finding the benefits of using things like dianthus as ground covers to reduce the weeds and give a fuller feeling to the borders.
Rose Garden Reds In the center of the garden is the potager. The potager is given structure with brick paths and edging and bamboo teepees. I try to plant each square with a pattern in mind and include flowers to give a visually pleasing effect. In the height of summer abundance, this is not always apparent.
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