Impressive Dogwood Sibirica Hedge

I have a chance to admire this hedge for last few weeks and every time I am passing by I simply have to take a minute to take a closer look.

Since first little fluorescent green buds appeared on the red wood of that variety of  dogwood (Cornus alba) Sibirica, entire hedge is really  showing off.       

Deciduous hedges have one big defect – their leaves are disappearing in the winter time. But at the same time there is one bigger advantage. If the shrub is chosen properly it offers alternating attractive look in different seasons. This variety of dogwood seems to be really  good  choice for hedge.
If on the top you will find the time and will to shape it, then the effect can be double attractive in the winter as well.

In the spring it also blooms in white.
Just don’t be tempted to plant one or two shrubs, because there will be no effect at all.

My apologies go to dogwood, cos I have underestimated you for years…

Happy weekend gardening!

#cornus #hedge #dogwood 

Winter hedge full of red berries spotted

You guys know everything, so probably you can help. I just spotted in Warsaw great winterhedge. Trimmed nicely and full of red berries. Maybe you know what plant is it?

Garden surprises!

Having my pyjama on - I just jumped in the shoes and dressed the coat to see whats going on out there. And look! Suddenly my hedge got much taller! Yes! it took less than 3 years ;)

Unfortunately this is temporary only.

Neighbour is selling Christmas trees, and this is kind of storage.

After Christmas they will be all gone.

My autumn crocus is still flowering.


And look here! This little strawberry is flowering since June and still doing well.
It is Fragaria hybride. 'Dee Rose' - I think.

Rose New Dawn would like since at least 2 months to open this bud, but look how fresh it is still.

Digitalis purpurea getting prepared for new season.

As you can see parthenocissus leafs are still reddish.

Surprisingly, the garden still looks nice.

Colors are more calm, not so vibrant, but still attractive.