The shrubbery is planted. I’m addition to the witch hazel from Fedco Trees, we planted three more seedlings today. After being undecided for a long time about the elderberry, I finally opted to put it in the lawn with the others.
The shrubbery
Category: native plants
Witch hazel
I staked out a claim to part of the lawn today for a shrubbery. Actually, this witch hazel went into the hole where the smoke bush didn’t make it. Hopefully, this beautiful little plant will have better luck. It’s one of our purchases from Wild Seed Plants. Three more to plant here, and one at camp.
Rhodora
I was so surprised to see this rhodora at our camp property on Donnell’s Pond. As soon as I read about them, I wanted to see one and I always thought I’d have to do some major exploration far afield to come across the fabulous blooms. I was wandering around outside looking vaguely at the boggy area near the lakeshore, when I spotted a flash of pinkish magenta. Upon closer investigation, I realized it was a rhodora! Fantastic sight.
And here’s a view of camp from across the road, peeking shyly out from the forest.
Shadbush
Also known as serviceberry. A native plant, one of my favorite signs of spring up here in Maine, along the roadsides. Sweet white blooms and reddish leaves. Someday I’ll plant some around our property.
Tree and bush planting
My order from Fedco Trees arrived. There is urgency to get these bare-root trees planted.
- Ten raspberry canes – in the fruit yard
- A New England aster, a witch hazel, and a spicebush – in pots for now
- An American smokebush – in the yard in front of the rockpile
- Five hazelnuts – in an arc with the crabapple in the center
Finished with the first three and one hazelnut. We still have four hazelnuts to plant. It’s taking some time. Scraping the hole with the tractor. Removing the rocks. Replacing the soil (very sandy fill) and supplementing with leaf mulch to ensure the hole is full. Topping off with pieces of sod upside down. Thoroughly watering in. It’s satisfying to see them in the ground.
