Thanks Debra - that's looking from the Shade Border to the Bird Garden. Both are on the 'spruce up' list this season.
The Shade Border is anchored by a 75 year old (at least) Black Walnut Tree - quite a challenge but so far I've had success with Redbuds, sumac, ninebark, and some evergreens....added an old simple bench last fall and some Japanese maples - we'll see how they fare after the snow melts:
The Bird Garden needs a ton of editing - although the overgrown condition sure invites the birds...it's anchored by a pergola covered with clematis, a big clump of red twig dogwood, 2 service berries, a lilac, cranberry viburnum, weigela, seven sons tree, phlox, monarda, spring bulbs, stonecrops, iris, day lilies etc And birdhouses & baths....a bit of a jungle.
