Courtyard Entrance Garden

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Courtyard Entrance Garden in Moore County in spring Garden age: 20 years old in 2020 Susan Strine CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
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This courtyard garden is located at the entrance to the front door of a home in Moore County. It is on the south side of the house and gets full sun in the afternoon. The original planting in the courtyard was installed twenty years ago. Two years ago, many of the plants were showing a decline in health, and after investigation, it was discovered that their roots were suffering from nematode infestation. The susceptible plants were gardenia, Indian hawthorn, and liriope. They were removed and the sandy soil improved with compost and composted manure. Camellia sasanqua remained in the planting, as it was not damaged by the nematodes. Research was done to find plants not susceptible to nematodes, and these were planted. Also, Sandhills native plants were incorporated along with the standard landscape plants. Easy-care plants that contribute to supplying food for bees and butterflies were desired.

Spring
Courtyard Entrance Garden in Moore County in spring Garden age: 20 years old in 2020 Susan Strine CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Summer
Courtyard Entrance Garden in Moore County in early summer Garden age: 20 years old in 2020 Susan Strine CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo

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Courtyard Entrance Garden in Moore County in early summer Garden age: 20 years old in 2020 Susan Strine CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
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Courtyard Entrance Garden in Moore County in summer Garden age: 20 years old in 2020 Susan Strine CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo

Summer
The Vinca major was planted, twenty years ago, in brick planters to contain its aggressive growth. It needs to be cut back often to keep it from rooting in the soil outside the planters. Garden age: 20 years old in 2020 Susan Strine CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo

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Courtyard Entrance Garden in Moore County in the Summer Garden age: unknown Susan Strine CC BY 4.0
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Courtyard Entrance Garden in Moore County in the summer Garden age: 20 years old in 2020 Susan Strine CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo

Spring
Courtyard Entrance Garden in Moore County in spring Garden age: 20 years old in 2020 Susan Strine CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
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Courtyard Entrance Garden in Moore County in early summer Garden age: 20 years old in 2020 Susan Strine CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo

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Courtyard Entrance Garden in Moore County in early summer Garden age: 20 years old in 2020 Susan Strine CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
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Courtyard Entrance Garden in Moore County in summer Garden age: 20 years old in 2020 Susan Strine CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo

Summer
The Vinca major was planted, twenty years ago, in brick planters to contain its aggressive growth. It needs to be cut back often to keep it from rooting in the soil outside the planters. Garden age: 20 years old in 2020 Susan Strine CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo

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Courtyard Entrance Garden in Moore County in the Summer Garden age: unknown Susan Strine CC BY 4.0
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Courtyard Entrance Garden in Moore County in the summer Garden age: 20 years old in 2020 Susan Strine CC BY 4.0- Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo