When we were in North Carolina, Marianne spotted some red rose bushes in several yards that she liked. She learned that they were called Knock Out roses and we decided to replace the Bonica roses that have not done well the last few years. We bought three Rosa 'Radrazz' at a local nursery in Frederick and planted them about 2 weeks ago. 
We also decided to replace the border around the small bed with granite blocks. That went well, but made the walkway look like it needed work, so this past weekend the walkway was pulled up and relaid.
And for a final touch Marianne suggested some low growing yellow flowers in front of the roses. I found some low growing Black-eyed Susan plants to complete our new rose bed. 
Terrific! Your work really paid off, Lew, the whole area is just beautiful! Good work! I know you'll enjoy it during the summer.
ReplyDeleteoh, what a beautiful place! and you made it look even more gorgeous! great work!
ReplyDeleteGreat! It looks like much nicer now.=D Good job! ;D
ReplyDeleteKnock Out roses sound gorgeous. That's a lovely new rose bed.
ReplyDeleteAwesome colors, well done Lew.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Guy
Regina In Pictures
I'm impressed at the kind of work you have laid down - and with such results! I mostly get moss...
ReplyDeleteI admire your garden, but I a much more an observer than a doer when it comes to gardening. So well maintained.
ReplyDeletethe red roses are gorgeous...great choice. and the blackeyed susans look lovely as a border.
ReplyDeleteyou made a great path there. like it a lot!
What a lot of work! I do love gardens. You will enjoy the Knock Out roses ... no diseases, pests ... they just grow and grow. Well done!
ReplyDeleteBet everyone was tired after that! Beautiful results.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Lew!
ReplyDeleteI hope the baby is doing well.
Gardens are so wonderful, they always give us something to do and such a lot of pleasure contemplating our successes. nice roses.
ReplyDeleteWow! Looks like a job well done! Enjoy your beautiful garden.
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