It took a whole lot of time to get our French Backyard Landscaping proper (extra tries than I care to confess). BUT, ultimately I find it irresistible a lot! I get requested quite a bit in regards to the particular crops that we used and the design, and am sharing all of it right here.
We went with a layered search for the landscaping to create a little bit of a French vibe: and I believe it labored! Our mostly-white and inexperienced yard is flanked by tall cedars that give it a whole lot of privateness. We’re fortunate to have bought an older home (in-built 1974) with some mature timber and shrubs to work with.
Our landscaping design was finished by our pal Jillian and planted partly by Lakeshore Landscaping (extremely advocate, in addition they did our pool deck and turf). My suggestion? Don’t wing it. Plan it out effectively upfront to keep away from losing money and time (we made this error at first, take it from me). Right here is the hyperlink to our pool weblog when you’ve got questions on that undertaking.
French Backyard Vegetation
There are a choose variety of crops that we used to create this French Backyard look. We additionally used GlenGrow mulch all through! Right here they’re:
Boxwoods
There are a whole lot of choices relating to boxwoods: I discovered myself staring into house attempting to navigate them! In the long run we went with Inexperienced Gems which keep small and compact, making them good for borders. We planted them on the fringe of our landscaping the place it meets the garden and patio to create a manicured border. We acquired ours from Dogwood in Kelowna.
White Hydrangeas
After some trial and error, we ended up with the Incrediball hydrangea selection they usually actually are, effectively, unimaginable! I had beforehand planted Annibell hydrangeas however discovered that they stalks weren’t sturdy sufficient, and the flowers simply drooped over on the bottom after they grew. I like the Incrediball selection and would plant the identical once more: we have now them in the back and front of our house. Observe that I extremely advocate getting sturdy cages for them to maintain them rising upright all season lengthy. This specific selection modifications to a inexperienced color within the later summer season weeks which is totally different than different varieties which might change color based mostly on the pH of the soil.
Lilacs
I LOVE lilacs! Whereas they don’t develop as quick as hydrangeas, they’re so gorgeous within the spring. Now we have quite a lot of lilac varieties in our again yard and I’m equally obsessive about all of them. The predominant selection that we planted is Charles Joly, a French hybrid.
Roses & Lavender
I had somewhat little bit of house beside the backyard to plant one thing, and went with roses. They’re needy however I secretly love them for it! There are such a lot of varieties to select from, but when you may get your fingers on David Austen roses I extremely advocate them. These English roses are a bit pricier but when correctly taken care of, they may come again 12 months after 12 months and are probably the most gorgeous blooms I’ve ever seen. I went with Worthington Corridor (a blush peachy color) for many of them, and bought them at Higher Earth Gardens right here in Kelowna and likewise a mixture of Coral Roses from Confirmed Winners. We additionally bought beautiful white top-grafted (topiary model) roses from Higher Earth for planters in our entrance they usually have finished very well. We used lavender as a filler which does very well within the Okanagan within the dry local weather, and the bees LOVE it!
Fruit Bushes
We planted a variety of fruit timber to go with our landscaping… Okanagan model! Cherries, plums, apples and peaches might be discovered all through our gardens, including a contact of edible native attraction.
Outdated-Long-established Flowers
I’m a sucker for quaint flowers. Listed below are those I planted:
Delphiniums
These develop very tall, and sure have to be staked. They develop in quite a lot of colors and I like all of them. I planted purple ones, however the blue ones are gorgeous.
Foxgloves
Much like Delphiniums, Foxgloves develop tall and will have to be staked. They develop fairly bell-shaped flowers alongside the stem and are available in quite a lot of colors. I bought a delicate peachy selection from Bylands Backyard Centre in West Kelowna and am not sorry about it one bit.
Rhododendrons
We planted Rhododendrons within the shaded space of our backyard: I confess that they don’t find it irresistible right here. They’re happiest in a cooler, extra damp local weather so whereas we have now them I’m unsure that I’d plant them once more, full confession.
Hostas
Oh my gosh, speak about showy and low upkeep! Hostas are excellent for shaded areas: we have now tons of them and I like how they fill out an area. Now we have a variegated selection together with one which has bigger blue-tinged leaves. I don’t know the names however if you happen to go to a neighborhood backyard centre they may help you out.
Peonies
Final however actually not least, my favourites: peonies. Spring blooms that arrive simply after lilacs, these delicate pillowy, romantic flowers are complete present stoppers. They arrive in each muted and vibrant colors, however I like the delicate pink ones finest.
I hope you discovered this useful! When you’ve got any questions please let me know within the feedback under and I’ll do my finest to reply!
