Today we ’re in Northern California , enjoying the pleasance of Donna Vail ’s riverside garden .
Living on the banks of a river can be a gardening challenge when the view makes you want to just sit and relax . But there is much to do in the Vails ’ garden .
Flower carpet roses ( zone 4–11 ) on the banks of the Smith River .
Apathis always gracious to keep you out of the chemical element .
Petuniasblooming under a charming birdhouse
Brachyscome‘Radiant Magenta ’ ( Zones 10–11 or as an yearly )
Birdbathwith twice - flower lily blossom
Boxwoods(Buxussp . , Zones 5–9 ) , maples ( Acerpalmatum , Zones 5–9 ) , and weeping cherry tree ( Prunus , Zones 5–9 )
Geraniums(Pelargoniumhybrid , Zones 8–10 or as annual ) and weeping cerise
Geraniums along the river
Baby tears ( Soleirolia soleirolii , Zones 10–11 , or as an annual orhouseplant )
A hybridrhododendronwith subdued , buff - yellow flower
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