I hope you won’t get rid of those small white flowers! They’re gorgeous! That being said that strip would be great for peonies, bearded iris, or oriental poppies!
OneDishwasher
Roses up a trellis maybe? (Going vertically would increase the amount of sun available)
Newton_Is_My_Dog
6 hours of mid-day sun is enough for salvia or catmint, both of which are critter-resistant. Alliums and bee balm, too.
JamiePNW
Hydrangeas!!
oilofrose
Chamomile *Matricaria recutita* or *Chamaemelum nobile* (*Anthemis nobile)* might be a good option because they are modestly small, and their bitter, aromatic leaves make them gross tasting to rabbits. They can be used in tea or infused into oil for topical application. It will continuously flower throughout the growing season. *C. nobile* works very well as a lawn replacement; from what I have heard, it makes the best lawn to nap on.
HighlyImprobable42
Hostas! They require little to no maintenance and provide a nice filler. Combine with alliums and you’ve got a nice perennial garden.
Gumbo67
Aww I love the gnomes
johnanon2015
Cucumber plants for picking.
Brujo-Bailando
I wouldn’t put anything there, too close to the house. Beds invite insects (termites) and with that ground slope could cause a water problem.
druscarlet
Visit your state’s Cooperative Extension Service website. Search native ground cover for partial sun.
Dudeistofgondor
You can continue your descent into hastafatianism.
I like jasmine, low growing and invasive so it will look great with a little care and you can take a weed eater to it if you want to shape it.
GabbyWic
I’d do a climbing gardenia or climbing hydrangea in the narrow space. Camellia is evergreen option. Both can be trained up a trellis (requires building a proper trellis).
Sufficient-Pack-3021
The spot looks a bit too narrow for most hydrangeas. A clematis or two on a trellis with a ground cover like phlox would look lovely on that blank wall.
AugustGreen8
Whatever you go with you leave those poor gnomes there too! They’re doing their best!
msmaynards
Take divisions of the cute white flower that’s doing so well and/or the hostas that are doing well and fill it in. Your rabbit buddies aren’t eating them now.
Or herb bed. It would be hit or miss but some herbs are rabbit resistant and that looks like a great spot. No stooping to harvest and next to the door.
Keep the gnomes but hide them.
BlooomQueen
Why can’t the Gnomes hang out with the new plants? I’m sure they’d appreciate the upgraded environment.
KittyPie201
Yes, keep the gnomes!
OffDutyJester49
Cacti, or vines
Based on the design of the general area
BoiledDaisy
I googled plants rabbit’s hate and a good list came up. Columbine in particular doesn’t seem to mind partial shade. I’m not an expert abs don’t know your zone, but I hope you keep the gnomes abs disperse then throughout your garden… Also, any perennial or plant that reseeds itself might work well.
CooLMaNZiLLa
Lungwort would be perfect. Pretty flowers in spring and interesting foliage the rest of the time. The Rabbits will leave it alone too.
Kangprime1
I was gonna say more gnomes lol
One_Bug4295
Orange rocket barberry would look great there and will do well in your zone. Rabbits won’t touch it
pepperjack4life
Why the gnome hatred? 😢
Special-Waltz-3401
Hostas and alliums? Sounds like my kind of party! Just make sure the gnomes aren’t invited.
jellyn7
More gnomes!!!
blibleblob
I’d go clematis against the wall. 2 or 3 should cover your wall . Then Dalia’s in front and if you want to fill it. Put some perennial geraniums.
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Morning sun or afternoon?
Hydrangea or Rhododendrons-depending on zone.
I hope you won’t get rid of those small white flowers! They’re gorgeous! That being said that strip would be great for peonies, bearded iris, or oriental poppies!
Roses up a trellis maybe? (Going vertically would increase the amount of sun available)
6 hours of mid-day sun is enough for salvia or catmint, both of which are critter-resistant. Alliums and bee balm, too.
Hydrangeas!!
Chamomile *Matricaria recutita* or *Chamaemelum nobile* (*Anthemis nobile)* might be a good option because they are modestly small, and their bitter, aromatic leaves make them gross tasting to rabbits. They can be used in tea or infused into oil for topical application. It will continuously flower throughout the growing season. *C. nobile* works very well as a lawn replacement; from what I have heard, it makes the best lawn to nap on.
Hostas! They require little to no maintenance and provide a nice filler. Combine with alliums and you’ve got a nice perennial garden.
Aww I love the gnomes
Cucumber plants for picking.
I wouldn’t put anything there, too close to the house. Beds invite insects (termites) and with that ground slope could cause a water problem.
Visit your state’s Cooperative Extension Service website. Search native ground cover for partial sun.
You can continue your descent into hastafatianism.
I like jasmine, low growing and invasive so it will look great with a little care and you can take a weed eater to it if you want to shape it.
I’d do a climbing gardenia or climbing hydrangea in the narrow space. Camellia is evergreen option. Both can be trained up a trellis (requires building a proper trellis).
The spot looks a bit too narrow for most hydrangeas. A clematis or two on a trellis with a ground cover like phlox would look lovely on that blank wall.
Whatever you go with you leave those poor gnomes there too! They’re doing their best!
Take divisions of the cute white flower that’s doing so well and/or the hostas that are doing well and fill it in. Your rabbit buddies aren’t eating them now.
Or herb bed. It would be hit or miss but some herbs are rabbit resistant and that looks like a great spot. No stooping to harvest and next to the door.
Keep the gnomes but hide them.
Why can’t the Gnomes hang out with the new plants? I’m sure they’d appreciate the upgraded environment.
Yes, keep the gnomes!
Cacti, or vines
Based on the design of the general area
I googled plants rabbit’s hate and a good list came up.
Columbine in particular doesn’t seem to mind partial shade. I’m not an expert abs don’t know your zone, but I hope you keep the gnomes abs disperse then throughout your garden…
Also, any perennial or plant that reseeds itself might work well.
Lungwort would be perfect. Pretty flowers in spring and interesting foliage the rest of the time. The Rabbits will leave it alone too.
I was gonna say more gnomes lol
Orange rocket barberry would look great there and will do well in your zone. Rabbits won’t touch it
Why the gnome hatred? 😢
Hostas and alliums? Sounds like my kind of party! Just make sure the gnomes aren’t invited.
More gnomes!!!
I’d go clematis against the wall. 2 or 3 should cover your wall . Then Dalia’s in front and if you want to fill it. Put some perennial geraniums.