Raised Bed of Roses

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A board member took great pride in keeping this raised bed of roses looking its best.  Occasionally, a Knock-out rose shrub would die over the winter and need to be replaced.  Together, we decided it would be best to remove the ornamental grass and the barberry shrub in the center and have all roses.  Some hostas died on the edge and were divided and replanted to fill the void.  It's done very well over the years.  The brick circle has some damage that will need repaired, and the hostas are beginning to look like they will need to be divided.  The board member's term is done, but I continue to keep it maintained.







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