{"id":21201,"date":"2022-05-05T05:00:10","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T09:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/?p=21201"},"modified":"2022-05-05T08:17:35","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T12:17:35","slug":"creating-our-homes-first-landscaped-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/creating-our-homes-first-landscaped-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating Our Home\u2019s First Landscaped Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Today\u2019s post is all about creating a landscaped area at our Georgian colonial. We\u2019re finally tackling the yard and I can\u2019t wait to share what we\u2019ve done so far with you!&nbsp;<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019m so excited for todays post! This post is a little different than some of that I\u2019ve done in the past, but I hope you enjoy it just the same. I\u2019ve always preferred working outside, and for the last week Josh and I have been planting our hearts out. We\u2019ve planted over 60 shrubs, 62 to be exact, in our front and side yard. We\u2019re a little sore, but in the most rewarding way. Today, I want to show you what we\u2019ve planted and just how far our yard has come in the last couple of years. It may not look like much yet, but it\u2019s been a mountain of a project for us.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For the last six years we\u2019ve been renovating the interior of our home. It was in such disrepair that we weren\u2019t able&nbsp;to turn our attention to the yard until recently. You can see our home&#8217;s before <a href=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/the-breeze-hill-colonial-unrated\/\" rel=\"\"><strong><em>here<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. When we purchased our home, you could not see our house from the street. English ivy had taken over and covered almost every square inch of our property, including parts of the house. In the last two to three years we\u2019ve removed a number of trees, underbrush, and ivy from the front and back yard. I think I could write a novel on the process of removing ivy, alone! While I plan on showing you all the areas of our yard that we\u2019ve transformed, including our fire pit area, today I\u2019m going to focus on just the front yard by the street.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a little snap shot at what the front looked like when we moved in. If you\u2019re wondering why we choose a house on a hill of ivy, you\u2019d just have to see our view! It was just another reason we wanted to clear out the front yard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21230 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7C84E907-CDA4-4540-800E-19E9F8899A75-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7C84E907-CDA4-4540-800E-19E9F8899A75-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7C84E907-CDA4-4540-800E-19E9F8899A75-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7C84E907-CDA4-4540-800E-19E9F8899A75-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7C84E907-CDA4-4540-800E-19E9F8899A75-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7C84E907-CDA4-4540-800E-19E9F8899A75-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7C84E907-CDA4-4540-800E-19E9F8899A75-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We started out with the purchase of a <em><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+LrVFCVt3wgsy_2JUJckeOw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">small chainsaw<\/a><\/em>. It&#8217;s small but it has been a true work horse! It\u2019s been through two chains, &nbsp;but is still going strong. We removed all of the under brush on the hill. There were so many weeds and overgrown plants that were cut down over time. Next, we cut down the small trees that we did not want or that were dead. Living in downtown Canton, we have free brush pick up each month. This was a huge life savor!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Next, we carefully cut all the ivy at the bases of the trees. You have to use care while doing this, because you can damage the tree if you cut into the bark too much. Once we cut the ivy around the base, we allowed the ivy to die and slowly fall off or loosen from the trunk. We&nbsp;were able to then pull it down without damaging the tree. This process took a lot of time. Not only was it exhausting to cut through all of that ivy, but waiting for it to die isn\u2019t the easiest thing for an impatient person, like myself. It took about two years to complete the front and back yard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21209 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5FBE145C-D3CC-40F7-8106-57D9F8935DFA-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5FBE145C-D3CC-40F7-8106-57D9F8935DFA-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5FBE145C-D3CC-40F7-8106-57D9F8935DFA-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5FBE145C-D3CC-40F7-8106-57D9F8935DFA-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5FBE145C-D3CC-40F7-8106-57D9F8935DFA-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5FBE145C-D3CC-40F7-8106-57D9F8935DFA-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5FBE145C-D3CC-40F7-8106-57D9F8935DFA-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This year we finally hired a tree service to remove the trees that were too large for us to cut down. We had five or six removed this April, all had to be climbed. One tree was dead and the others were hanging over our house and or power lines. All were dangerous trees and we have a couple more that will eventually need to go once we have the budget for it. <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21231 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/D477883F-49DB-47CA-B6A4-05D21E6DA737-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/D477883F-49DB-47CA-B6A4-05D21E6DA737-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/D477883F-49DB-47CA-B6A4-05D21E6DA737-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/D477883F-49DB-47CA-B6A4-05D21E6DA737-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/D477883F-49DB-47CA-B6A4-05D21E6DA737-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/D477883F-49DB-47CA-B6A4-05D21E6DA737-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/D477883F-49DB-47CA-B6A4-05D21E6DA737-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21232 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ED8578CA-84DF-4930-99DF-6694095E71EF-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ED8578CA-84DF-4930-99DF-6694095E71EF-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ED8578CA-84DF-4930-99DF-6694095E71EF-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ED8578CA-84DF-4930-99DF-6694095E71EF-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ED8578CA-84DF-4930-99DF-6694095E71EF-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ED8578CA-84DF-4930-99DF-6694095E71EF-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ED8578CA-84DF-4930-99DF-6694095E71EF-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the last couple of years we also focused on removing ivy from the ground. We ripped it completely out of our side yard and whole left side of our driveway. Josh also removed about 10-15 feet worth on the front right side. We kept it cut with a lawn mower or weed eater and sprayed brush killer on any new leaves that sprouted and after two years, it was ready for planting! We still get a sprout here or there, but we keep a close eye on it and remove it whenever we seen anything new pop up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21208 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A76BC129-E216-45F0-93D2-934969E817E9-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A76BC129-E216-45F0-93D2-934969E817E9-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A76BC129-E216-45F0-93D2-934969E817E9-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A76BC129-E216-45F0-93D2-934969E817E9-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A76BC129-E216-45F0-93D2-934969E817E9-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A76BC129-E216-45F0-93D2-934969E817E9-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A76BC129-E216-45F0-93D2-934969E817E9-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All of that work brings us to today\u2019s post! For the six years we\u2019ve been here, I\u2019ve dreamed about what I would plant if we ever got rid of the ivy. I could just picture a bunch of hydrangeas, peonies, roses and rhododendrons blooming all over our property. When it came time to plan and layout this area, I was thrilled! I took some time to watch the sun and its movement throughout the day to get a feel for the lighting we had in that area. To do that, we set a phone up in our window and did a time lapse video of the area. It was super helpful. It allowed us to pick the right plants for each area, according to their lighting needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21228 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FCFB9428-A38A-48F3-AE5A-4F43337D2768-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FCFB9428-A38A-48F3-AE5A-4F43337D2768-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FCFB9428-A38A-48F3-AE5A-4F43337D2768-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FCFB9428-A38A-48F3-AE5A-4F43337D2768-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FCFB9428-A38A-48F3-AE5A-4F43337D2768-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FCFB9428-A38A-48F3-AE5A-4F43337D2768-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FCFB9428-A38A-48F3-AE5A-4F43337D2768-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To create a nice curve, we used string and Charlie\u2019s play cones to get the shape of the bed just right. In a couple of places Josh had to remove grass and in other spots he had to add grass plugs. It will take a little time to take root and spread out, but it\u2019s going to look fantastic when it does!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21205 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/68698CFC-5CD7-4948-83D7-B35DB8763D0F-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/68698CFC-5CD7-4948-83D7-B35DB8763D0F-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/68698CFC-5CD7-4948-83D7-B35DB8763D0F-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/68698CFC-5CD7-4948-83D7-B35DB8763D0F-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/68698CFC-5CD7-4948-83D7-B35DB8763D0F-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/68698CFC-5CD7-4948-83D7-B35DB8763D0F-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/68698CFC-5CD7-4948-83D7-B35DB8763D0F-640x480.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/68698CFC-5CD7-4948-83D7-B35DB8763D0F-500x375.jpeg 500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>What We Planted:<\/h4>\n<p><em>Most all of these plants came from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottsdalefarms.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scottsdale\u2019s Farm<\/a> in Milton, Ga. and the rest were from our local Lowes.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>5 lavender Rhododendrons &#8211; &nbsp;They can grow up to 20 feet tall, so we planted them across the back of the bed. Our hopes are that they&#8217;l grow nice and tall and create a great boarder against the ivy. They\u2019re purple blooms are stunning and they&#8217;re an evergreen, so they stay green year-round.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21219 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/05AF3C49-428F-4E47-8FD9-12CCB62E8A3C-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/05AF3C49-428F-4E47-8FD9-12CCB62E8A3C-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/05AF3C49-428F-4E47-8FD9-12CCB62E8A3C-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/05AF3C49-428F-4E47-8FD9-12CCB62E8A3C-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/05AF3C49-428F-4E47-8FD9-12CCB62E8A3C-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/05AF3C49-428F-4E47-8FD9-12CCB62E8A3C-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/05AF3C49-428F-4E47-8FD9-12CCB62E8A3C-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5 Limelight hydrangeas &#8211; We planted these summer bloomers across the middle. They can grow up to 8 &#8211; 10 feet tall and they love full sun. They do loose their leaves in the winter, but the limelight\u2019s do have a wonderful color to them in the fall. I\u2019m especially excited about these, because I have one that I planted three years ago in our back yard and I was shocked at how well it\u2019s done. I\u2019m hoping these do just as well.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21220 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/80CFA498-A9D6-4ECF-A756-E8A16AC95FA6-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/80CFA498-A9D6-4ECF-A756-E8A16AC95FA6-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/80CFA498-A9D6-4ECF-A756-E8A16AC95FA6-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/80CFA498-A9D6-4ECF-A756-E8A16AC95FA6-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/80CFA498-A9D6-4ECF-A756-E8A16AC95FA6-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/80CFA498-A9D6-4ECF-A756-E8A16AC95FA6-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/80CFA498-A9D6-4ECF-A756-E8A16AC95FA6-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5 Oak leaf hydrangeas &#8211; These hydrangeas prefer more morning sun with a little shade, so we planted these on the sides on our bed where the trees shade them. I\u2019ve been very impressed with the two I already have in our back yard area that I knew we had to include them in our front yard. Is it really the south if there isn\u2019t any hydrangeas?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21222 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/36901A5D-FBE9-4858-9D68-6ECA1AF4FB1F-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/36901A5D-FBE9-4858-9D68-6ECA1AF4FB1F-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/36901A5D-FBE9-4858-9D68-6ECA1AF4FB1F-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/36901A5D-FBE9-4858-9D68-6ECA1AF4FB1F-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/36901A5D-FBE9-4858-9D68-6ECA1AF4FB1F-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/36901A5D-FBE9-4858-9D68-6ECA1AF4FB1F-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/36901A5D-FBE9-4858-9D68-6ECA1AF4FB1F-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3 Hilda Niblett azaleas &#8211; Azaleas are very common in Georgia. I hadn\u2019t planned on planting any until I came across the Hilda. These azaleas like part sun and shade and the best part is that they bloom spring, summer and fall! The blooms come in the most beautiful shades of pink and dead heading them will help in producing the most blooms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21224 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8CF2B342-A7DE-4EC2-ABFC-3150BF7183A2-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8CF2B342-A7DE-4EC2-ABFC-3150BF7183A2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8CF2B342-A7DE-4EC2-ABFC-3150BF7183A2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8CF2B342-A7DE-4EC2-ABFC-3150BF7183A2-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8CF2B342-A7DE-4EC2-ABFC-3150BF7183A2-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8CF2B342-A7DE-4EC2-ABFC-3150BF7183A2-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/8CF2B342-A7DE-4EC2-ABFC-3150BF7183A2-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3 Smaller traditional azaleas &#8211; We planted these azaleas in front of the Hilda\u2019s. They only bloom in the spring and are a great companion shrub. These have a light pink bloom and we plan to keep them on the smaller size.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21223 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/B6098041-84DB-4E14-9849-35A7FE29CB77-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/B6098041-84DB-4E14-9849-35A7FE29CB77-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/B6098041-84DB-4E14-9849-35A7FE29CB77-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/B6098041-84DB-4E14-9849-35A7FE29CB77-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/B6098041-84DB-4E14-9849-35A7FE29CB77-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/B6098041-84DB-4E14-9849-35A7FE29CB77-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/B6098041-84DB-4E14-9849-35A7FE29CB77-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3 Red diamond loropetalum &#8211; These were planted on the far right side of the bed. They like to get full sun. They\u2019re a medium size shrub and have the prettiest shade of purple year-round. We have two of these planted beside our mailbox and I love the color that it adds to our sea of green.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21225 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E4542C4F-C7E6-4C2B-8D66-4A4568EDBA0F-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E4542C4F-C7E6-4C2B-8D66-4A4568EDBA0F-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E4542C4F-C7E6-4C2B-8D66-4A4568EDBA0F-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E4542C4F-C7E6-4C2B-8D66-4A4568EDBA0F-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E4542C4F-C7E6-4C2B-8D66-4A4568EDBA0F-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E4542C4F-C7E6-4C2B-8D66-4A4568EDBA0F-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E4542C4F-C7E6-4C2B-8D66-4A4568EDBA0F-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21226 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6177858E-C37A-401E-A52C-DE888DFAF995-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6177858E-C37A-401E-A52C-DE888DFAF995-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6177858E-C37A-401E-A52C-DE888DFAF995-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6177858E-C37A-401E-A52C-DE888DFAF995-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6177858E-C37A-401E-A52C-DE888DFAF995-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6177858E-C37A-401E-A52C-DE888DFAF995-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6177858E-C37A-401E-A52C-DE888DFAF995-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2 Encore white autumn lily azalea &#8211; We planted two of these azaleas in front of the loropetalums. They\u2019re considered a dwarf shrub and only get up to 2 feet tall. They also will bloom in the spring and summer.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21213 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FA366606-E1EA-4F5D-9DA0-57FD455C5681-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FA366606-E1EA-4F5D-9DA0-57FD455C5681-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FA366606-E1EA-4F5D-9DA0-57FD455C5681-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FA366606-E1EA-4F5D-9DA0-57FD455C5681-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FA366606-E1EA-4F5D-9DA0-57FD455C5681-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FA366606-E1EA-4F5D-9DA0-57FD455C5681-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/FA366606-E1EA-4F5D-9DA0-57FD455C5681-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7 Dwarf red diamond loropetalum &#8211; We planted these all in a row, in front of the limelight hydrangeas. They spread out to about 2-3 feet wide and only grow 1-2 feet tall. They\u2019re perfect for the boarder of a bed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21218 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/771ABE7E-CB8F-446F-8C28-DB7B8414B3BD-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/771ABE7E-CB8F-446F-8C28-DB7B8414B3BD-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/771ABE7E-CB8F-446F-8C28-DB7B8414B3BD-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/771ABE7E-CB8F-446F-8C28-DB7B8414B3BD-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/771ABE7E-CB8F-446F-8C28-DB7B8414B3BD-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/771ABE7E-CB8F-446F-8C28-DB7B8414B3BD-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/771ABE7E-CB8F-446F-8C28-DB7B8414B3BD-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>5 Lantana &#8211; These are lining the boarder of the right side of our yard. They\u2019ll get full sun and will hopefully spread out all along the edge of the bed. I love the color that they add to the yard. Their pink, orange and yellow blooms make me so happy!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21214 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DAC35587-2647-44BD-980A-6A1049298D2E-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DAC35587-2647-44BD-980A-6A1049298D2E-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DAC35587-2647-44BD-980A-6A1049298D2E-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DAC35587-2647-44BD-980A-6A1049298D2E-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DAC35587-2647-44BD-980A-6A1049298D2E-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DAC35587-2647-44BD-980A-6A1049298D2E-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DAC35587-2647-44BD-980A-6A1049298D2E-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lastly, we covered the area with pine straw. Since there is a large pine tree on the corner of our yard, we didn\u2019t think it was worth fighting nature by using mulch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21211 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/45236F50-0555-4D02-86D8-1A5E82F6A291-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/45236F50-0555-4D02-86D8-1A5E82F6A291-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/45236F50-0555-4D02-86D8-1A5E82F6A291-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/45236F50-0555-4D02-86D8-1A5E82F6A291-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/45236F50-0555-4D02-86D8-1A5E82F6A291-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/45236F50-0555-4D02-86D8-1A5E82F6A291-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/45236F50-0555-4D02-86D8-1A5E82F6A291-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21217 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A41DC92A-EA3D-44BA-96EC-C5D58600B9ED-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A41DC92A-EA3D-44BA-96EC-C5D58600B9ED-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A41DC92A-EA3D-44BA-96EC-C5D58600B9ED-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A41DC92A-EA3D-44BA-96EC-C5D58600B9ED-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A41DC92A-EA3D-44BA-96EC-C5D58600B9ED-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A41DC92A-EA3D-44BA-96EC-C5D58600B9ED-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A41DC92A-EA3D-44BA-96EC-C5D58600B9ED-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I can\u2019t wait to share an update on this bed later in the summer. I can just see it all when everything fills in and matures. As things grow into their space, we&#8217;ll add pockets of annual flowers here and there to keep things fun and full. It\u2019s taken a lot of time and effort to get to this point, but it\u2019s been so worth it! To see it all take shape and come together is incredibly rewarding. We still have a long way to go, but we\u2019re tackling it bit by bit.&nbsp;In the next couple of weeks I\u2019m going to share our side yard and fire pit area with you all. We have a truck load of mulch to spread first, but afterwards I\u2019ll be sure to share.<\/p>\n<p>I hope you enjoyed this exterior post. I apologize for the novel and less than perfect cell phone pics. There\u2019s so much to write when it comes to our yard. I now I&#8217;ve left something out, but I hope to share more about our progress soon. I hope you all have a great weekend, friends! &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12235 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Blog-Signature-300x114.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"114\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/114;\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today\u2019s post is all about creating a landscaped area at our Georgian colonial. We\u2019re finally tackling the yard and I can\u2019t wait to share what we\u2019ve done so far with you!&nbsp; I\u2019m so excited for todays post! 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