The arborvitae hedges smelled nice, but had grown beyond an attractive shape. I initially tried to prune them back, hoping the woody lower half would fill in. It didn't. So out they went.
Finally I decided that I didn’t really want a row of matching, unappealing hedges. I picked new plantings that will hopefully give the area more interest all year long.
- Dwarf Alberta spruce
- Oenothera 'Siskiyou Pink'
- Salvia
- Missouri Primrose
- Spirea
- Butterfly bush
- Hydrangea
Update December 2016: My little spruce is adorable dressed up for Christmas.
Update Summer 2017: a few plants didn’t survive the winter, but for the most part, my plants are thriving. I love the variety of heights and textures and colors and flowers. The scent of flowers and a flutter of butterflies greets me every time I walk out the door.