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Kidney Beds

The Kidney Beds help frame the lawn and are an integral part of the design of the Backyard. Varieties of iris, peony, and azalea brighten the space in spring while ornamental evergreen shrubs and bushes provide color and texture all year long. The Kidney Beds are a favorite hideout for our resident groundhogs.

Photo of a pink azalea flowering in a kidney-shaped planting bed at The President's House
Photo of a pink azalea flowering in a kidney-shaped planting bed at The President's House
Photo of purple bearded iris in a kidney-shaped planting bed at The President's House
Photo of blue Siberian iris in a kidney-shaped planting bed at The President's House
Photo of light purple bearded iris in a kidney-shaped planting bed at The President's House
Photo of yellow bearded iris in a kidney-shaped planting bed at The President's House
Photo of a light pink peony bloom in a kidney-shaped planting bed at The Presdident's House
Photo of pink peony blooms in a kidney-shaped planting bed at The President's House
Photo of deep red peony blooms in a kidney-shaped planting bed at The President's House
Photo of white and yellow peony blooms in a kidney-shaped planting bed at The President's House
Photo of assorted peonies blooming in a kidney-shaped planting bed at The President's House
Photo of evergreen shrubs and bushes of various colors and textures in a kidney-shaped planting bed at The President's House