A sure sign that Brady and I are getting older is that we have taken a liking to plants. I have always been a nature lover but really never paid attention to plants. Since we don't have beautiful Alaskan Moutains in our back yard, we needed something to enjoy outside. Since last August we have put in several flower beds and have had a lot of fun digging in the dirt and taking survey of other flower gardens. We got these flowers from my friends perenial garden, garage sales, end of the season sales, and by the side of the road (don't worry they were all legit.) We've gotten buckets upon buckets of free dirt from our compost and our neighbor over bought mulch so I traded her dog walking(running) for wood chips.
It's been fun taking Liam outside everyday to water the plants with his green water can and has made spring more exciting and enjoyable.
Our favorite plants in our garden:
Iris Blue Hyrdrangeas Hosta Tulips Spirea Black Eyed Susans
Snap dragons (Our only annuals)
Other plants in our garden-
Lavender, peonies, boring Shrubs, day lillies, star gazer lillies, shasta daisies, baby's breath, creeping jenny, lady's mantel, dafodills, periwinkle, rose of sharon, ornamental grass, strawberries, corn, zucchini, yellow peppers, onions, potatoes.
We have unsuccessfully tried to grow plants from seed and every single time they die shortly after they sprout. We ordered some plants from one of those cheap, bulk plant catalogs that send plant roots that look totally dead. We'll see if they work.
If anyone wants divisions let us know and we'll send them your way once things take root.
The Old "industrial park" Look
10 comments:
Wow, what an improvement. You've picked some wonderful plants. It looks great.
You guys up are up and going early out there! What a beautiful yard. Gardening is addicting and it keeps you YOUNG!
Good job, Liam! Way to help mommy water all the plants. You guys have quite a list going there.
:)
Miss you....
sorry about the extra UP...
Got any starts of that adorable Liam? We'd definitely take a few of those!
your yard looks awesome! your giving me yard jealousy. :)
I love your plants! I have been wanting more and more...although I'm not the best at keeping good care of them. I must say I like the fake ones I bought at Ikea...always nice and green. You're amazing for finding the deals too Danielle! Looks great!
i'm so envious of your green thumb! it looks fantastic- and has given me further encouragement to make yet another attempt of growing a little herb garden.
xo
I am thoroughly impressed by you. If I ever have a patch of land to call my own, I shall call you for help.
Wow! What a big difference a few plants can make. Your house looks like it is truly becoming your home. I bet that is a great feeling! Hope things are going well for you guys!
The beginning of your post made me laugh, because that's really true of my dad: he's getting into plants in his old age. I love seeing all your home improvements, but it makes me jealous. :)
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