About

A Lake Bloomer on Lake Murray, SC

An avid gardener, I’ve had the joy of building gardens in four very different areas of the United States: Michigan, Colorado, Florida and now South Carolina. Each place was an adventure in gardening for me. New locales, new zones, new plant selections, new possibilities and new challenges. I love it all!

Currently living on a lake in South Carolina, this is the biggest yard yet. An acre and a half. Yep, lots of fun. There wasn’t much here when we moved in: just some spotty grass, lots of weeds and mud and a few azaelas (South Carolinas must-have in every garden it seems). So a total new garden for me to play in, to learn in, and to enjoy.

It’s been almost five years so far, and I’ve tackled about two thirds of the yard. The designing and the planting is still an on-going project. Can’t wait to see everything start to flesh out and grow in.

Let the adventure continue…

Comments, suggestions or questions?   Contact me: E-Mail Kelly

My Garden Conditions:

Zone 8b

Soil: mostly clay, some sandy areas by the lake, shale rock throughout (shoveling is a workout)

Sun/Shade: most of the yard is in full sun except for the tree line along both sides.

Property slopes down to lake; high water run-off

Extreme windy conditions often