Here they are 1.5 months later!
Showing posts with label gardens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gardens. Show all posts
Monday, March 29, 2010
Looking Weepy
The pansies went in the ground last weekend and since then it's been chilly and rainy. So, i haven't had a chance to get outside to take a picture. But on the positive side, they are still alive! It looks like the experiment may have been successful. Only 2 more days of chilly rain and then sunny and in the 70's. At least 3 nights have dipped down below 37 since they went in the ground so they haven't gotten any bigger. More to come.
Here they are 1.5 months later!
Here they are 1.5 months later!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
The First Shovel-full
For the first time this year I pulled out the rake and shovel to begin the gardening! Last summer I moved into a new house with a small yard. I love flowers and full, lush, gardens but am still learning the ins and outs of gardening. Spring is in the air today, highs in the 60's and bright sunshine. Now the work begins, not only the arduous labor of raking, planting, and wedding but the mental planning of how I want it to look, searching for the best plants, and where to plant them to look their best. So, With all these adventures before me, here we begin. Maybe you can learn from my mistakes.
There is a small section in the yard, about 10' x 15', that I have decided to convert into a flower garden, in the English style. I want this area to be full of perennial flowers that fill up each corner with different colors and textures. This past fall I bought some leftovers from Walmart and put them in. It seems that some of the plants survived the winter. I'll have to keep my eyes on them to see how well they progress.
The biggest factor in how I progress is my budget. My plan is to trade plants with friends and of course shop for sales. While the back yard section mentioned above is maybe the one with the most work to be done. The front yard is the most problematic, with working around existing shrubs and having to fill a large area. I want the majority of the annuals with their vibrant colors in the front yard to welcome me home after work.
The plan may be to not have a plan. I want color. So, I think I might just go and buy some. It's still early in the year but I am thinking about putting in some pansies and see if they survive! In fact now might be a good time to go shopping, hopefully someone has some for sale. Stay tuned for pictures, numbers, and designs.
There is a small section in the yard, about 10' x 15', that I have decided to convert into a flower garden, in the English style. I want this area to be full of perennial flowers that fill up each corner with different colors and textures. This past fall I bought some leftovers from Walmart and put them in. It seems that some of the plants survived the winter. I'll have to keep my eyes on them to see how well they progress.
The biggest factor in how I progress is my budget. My plan is to trade plants with friends and of course shop for sales. While the back yard section mentioned above is maybe the one with the most work to be done. The front yard is the most problematic, with working around existing shrubs and having to fill a large area. I want the majority of the annuals with their vibrant colors in the front yard to welcome me home after work.
The plan may be to not have a plan. I want color. So, I think I might just go and buy some. It's still early in the year but I am thinking about putting in some pansies and see if they survive! In fact now might be a good time to go shopping, hopefully someone has some for sale. Stay tuned for pictures, numbers, and designs.
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