I too got a split home with no landscaping 3 years ago, and it's been a pleasure getting out and mucking about, adding new things (going from 0 to 18 hydrangeas - haha). Some initial recommendations and observations of mine are: - you are in zone 7, so you can overwinter almost any type of hydrangea with little or no bloom impairment - use sites like "hydrangeasplus" for reference on sun tolerance of over 100 different cultivars - paniculatas (quickfire, limelight, etc) are said to need at least 5 hrs of direct sun to bloom well - most of mine (all types) seem to like at least 5 total hours of sun; anything less results in growth and bloom impairment. - "west wall" is the worst location by far for most, because it can get deep shade 'til at least noon-ish; I tried an Endless Summer here and it didn't grow a full leaf back until the end of May! - arborescens (annabelle/bella anna) can tolerate all-day sun, as can similar-behaving macs like "dooley" - "florist hydrangeas" ($10 in 4" pots on holidays) can get 4-6' big and should do well in zone 7, but may need to be placed outside in progressively sunnier locations until they can take intense natural sunlight/heat - dwarf varieties (not exceeding 2-4' big) are available in about all types of hydrangea. For macs, I recommend the Forever&Ever and Endless Summer lines, which bloom on new wood and come in different colors. Proven Winners Cityline - different colors, old wood only. Lemon Daddy is a mac that grows 4x4' and offers near-yellow leaves and lavender blooms. Paniculata and oakleaf also have dwarves that look similar to the full sizes.

Hi Sabrina and welcome to the Hosta forum. Be prepared to spend alot of time here! I looked at your pictures and you have some nice hosta there. I'm not real good at identifying them, but I do know that your picture of Krossa Regal or Pineapple Pole is definately not Krossa Regal, so it may be Pineapple Poll. Not sure if you know about the Hosta Library, but it's a great website with lots of pictures and info to help with identification. I've given the link below. Welcome again and thanks for sharing your pictures with us! Feel free to join in the converstaion or ask questions, and good luck with that new hosta bed! Janet Here is a link that might be useful: Hosta Library

E-bay is the only way I can now get Authentic Patterns, Inc., a square dance dress pattern company that is now out of business. Look for patterns that are uncut and come from a smoke-free home. If anyone in the forum has any, pls let me know if you want to sell/give them away. Mary

Hello Goat, thanks for the reply. I have Japanese Maples, Eastern Redbuds, Helabores, Elephant Ears, a few potted Evergreen trees( C.B. Spruce Serbian Spruce), Hyacinth bean plants, Jap. Iris, Most trees are on the small side. Looking for dwarf evergreen trees and unusual trees(isn't everybody).