This flower bed was drab, with nothing but weeds, overgrown Hosta and an awkwardly placed Euonymus bush occupying the space. Last September, the client contacted the gardenista™ to optimize this nook’s potential and transform it into a butterfly friendly garden. Come this spring, winged visitors will be delighted by “Popsicle” Torchlily, “Miss Ruby” Butterfly Bush and “Coral Reef” Bee Balm. Also included here is “Carl” and “Autumn Fire” Sedum and “Obsidian” Coral Bells. The Coral Bells were dug up from elsewhere in the garden, were tidied up, divided and transplanted along with Hosta, that underwent the same process, and the Euonymus bush that was originally planted here.

*Pictured above is the flower bed in various stages of the transformation.