Hosta Forest
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Spring Clean-upEarly march, star magnolia beginning to bloom. We apply herbicides, fertilizers, edge beds before mulch installation.
WinterI create natural landscapes for every season including winter. This looks like any woods in nature.
Winter20 years ago this was a lawn with only 3 trees. I have enjoyed creating this half acre woods planting thousands of hostas, while creating fallen limbs, trees & pathways. Harmony.
WinterThe fresh snow is so pure & peaceful resting on all the plantings in our Hosta Forrest. BEAUTIFUL Thanks be to GOD.
WinterA fresh snow covers tree limbs & the ground at our Hosta forest.
SpringtimeEarly march & I can not wait until all those lovely hosta begin to pop up through the leaves.
Spring is commingThese ferns are growing up through the leaves in our Hosta Forrest. They have a wonderful 24 inch leaf stem & love shade.
Spring timeWhen the ground temperatures rise the hosta begin to grow. An exciting time is coming. Notice the dwarf Japanese maple tree along with the dwarf Alberta spruce tree. Nice color contrast.
Spring colorHosta forest coming to life. Much thought & effort went into walkway pavers, bird bath, Japanese maple with dwarf Alberta spruce. I am very proud of this creation here at Harmony house.
VarietyMany different hosta shape, sizes, colors, along with flower bloom.
Late springtimeThese wonderful hosta are soon to cover the entire floor of my Hosta forest. Many different varieties & colors.
Late springtimeNotice the fern coming to life in the middle of our hosta forest. Also 2 chairs located by our fire pit to look upon Serenity lake. A great place to experience sun sets.
Late spring colorJoe the dog poses for a picture in our hosta forest where on a hot day, temperatures can be 10 - 15 degrees cooler.
Summer colorThis granite boulder is a terrific contrast to all these hostas. My cat Charlie loves to sit on top of this rock where she is queen of the jungle.
Summer time18 years ago this was all sunshine & lawn. Today this is one of my favorite photos. Trees & hostas all grown at my nursery. Tranquility & peace with harmony.
Summer timeHostas in there full glory as they carpet the floor of my hosta forest.
Summer timeHere we can see granite boulder, bird feeder along with a bird bath. I have created a sanctuary where hundreds of birds can live in the trees. My cat Charlie also sits 7 watches the birds.
Summer timeI thank God for my gift to dream, to see, to design & create to plant what I can only describe as Spectacular. I give god all the glory! Praise be to God.
Summer colorMy 8 yr. old grandson, Dillon Dabe helping me plant some annals in the sunny perimeter of the hosta forest.
Summer colorMy dad & grandfather both taught me the value of hard work, and that it is o.k. to get your hands dirty. Now it is my turn to pass this on to my grandson dillon.
CompletedI have developed everything you see in this picture. 18 yrs. ago this wall all lawn with no trees. I have the ability to see finished results before the landscape ever begins.
OUR PHILOSOPHY: Landscaping takes a special kind of love. Love that expresses itself in a rejoicing way. An unspoken but unmistakable message of peace like a sanctuary of priceless treasure. The hours spent are repaid in countless oments of tranquility that needs no words.
- "Brent Lewis"