The reason for the name

The Garden.

The plants, the layout, the rhythm of the year — and the things to do, in order, to keep the garden the way the neighborhood knows it.

The garden plan

Describe the layout in plain English: front beds, side yard, back garden, any hardscape, the lawn (if any), trees and shrubs of note.

Notable features: a specific tree, a hedge that defines the property line, a stone bench, a koi pond, etc.

A scaled garden plan is in Documents when available.

Garden plan / aerial view

What blooms when

A loose calendar — Pittsburgh weather makes this approximate, but it's close.

March
Snowdrops, crocus, hellebore — first signs
April
Daffodils, tulips, magnolia, redbud
May
Lilac, azalea, peony, dogwood
June
Roses, iris, peonies finishing, hydrangea beginning
July
Hydrangea peak, daylilies, hosta blooms
August
Hydrangea continuing, late summer perennials
September
Anemone, sedum, asters
October
Foliage color, late asters, mums

The plants

A working inventory. Add as you identify, photograph as they bloom.

Trees

Specimen tree
Species, age estimate, location, care notes
Specimen tree
Species, age estimate, location, care notes

Shrubs

Hydrangea
Variety, location, pruning timing
Boxwood
Locations, shaping schedule

Perennials

Peonies
Locations, varieties, supports needed
Hostas
Locations, slug care
Other
List as you identify

Bulbs

Spring bulbs
Where they come up, when to deadhead

The garden year — what to do, when

Late winter
Pruning, dormant feeding, planning
Early spring
Cleanup, mulching, first feed
Late spring
Annuals in, supports up
Summer
Watering rhythm, deadheading, pest watch
Fall
Bulb planting, division, leaf strategy
Winter
Burlap, structural pruning, protect tender plants

Irrigation: TODO — drip system, sprinklers, hose bib map. Winterization steps and who handles them.

Who tends the garden

Trusted gardeners, tree services, and arborists are listed on the Maintenance page.

Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter