I am a lazy gardener. I enjoy a lovely yard and productive garden, but I am a lazy. I want things set up/planned/built or planted so that the yard and garden are as fuss free as is possible, thereby leaving time to enjoy life.
It began a few years ago when I realized that it makes more sense to work with a "pattern" or how Mother Nature is going to do things anyway, than to work against it all.
Take rain, it will fall, usually straight down and when that happens, you can count on it.
Sometimes when the wind blows hard, the rain drops will have a slant in the path and some uncertainty to exactly where they will fall. And while it might be pretty to view out the window while holding a steamy beverage and staying warm and dry, it is hard to plan on.
But that straight down stuff, is easy to plan on, look here.......
It is very clear to see where the rain falls into the flowerbed, right where the eve of the roof ends. I had wanted to make a deeper bed and replant the perennials. Unfortunately it had not rained in quite awhile when I cut a deeper flowerbed and you can see, I missed the mark for catching the rain.
Fortunately the plants are vigorous and while they might not want to be moved again (we haven't discussed it as yet), I think they will do just fine. When moved again, I will water them thoroughly and apply a layer of my
brown paper mulch to keep the weeds down and the moisture in.
I usually plant in patterns also, and while I am still picking up perennials for this bed, it is easy to see the pattern.
3 Carnations
2 Dusty Miller Clumps
3 of these, they are pretty, but I don't know the name....
It is time to get more Dusty Miller and a couple more varieties of perennials to finish this bed up. But I did learn one thing, the carnations are red!
As always, thanks for taking a moment to stop and say hello. I appreciate your time and your wonderful comments!
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5 comments:
Hi Melynda: I love your Dusty Miller and carnations--that is just such a classic and beautiful combination! Have a wonderful 4th!
Post more pictures when they take off and fill in. They'll be lovely!
Thanks for linking up! I can't wait to watch them grow!
I love dusty miller, my mom used to grow it in seattle and it is so pretty! My garden has been hit or miss this year since our temps have been over 100, plants aren't happy at those temps! My shade plants are taking off like crazy though.
Melynda, I suspect your garden is lovely. I pick-up a few tips from your post today and hopefully they will make thumbs greener. Have a wonderfulday. Blessings...Mary
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