It's that time of the year again. Spring I mean. Flower planting, gardens, etc. Personally, I like 'green'. No, I mean it...green shrubs, green trees, green grass. How can you beat that? You don't have to do anything to it. It just happens. On the other hand, flowers take time and attention. I'm not saying that I don't like them - I do - it's just that - well, like I said....they take time and attention. Usually, my flowers don't get very big. They often die too soon and I have a tendency to forget them. There just seems to be too many other things to do - like this blog! Oh, I do know that I enjoy them. As I sit and write this, I am looking out my backdoor into our yard and I see the beautiful flower box that is there. My neighbor planted them in her yard - and I get to enjoy them. I wish they were in mine as well but alas, I watch from afar. Of course, her hard work pays off for me as well, as it seems to enhance my back fence! I must thank her.
I did go out today and buy some flowers and yes...I did get them planted as well. Oh my aching back! We will see if they work out this year. I tend to change the flower every year, hoping for just the right one. It has not yet happened. Friends of mine spend $$, time and effort and of course, it pays off for them. Not so for me. Not sure if it is the $$, time or effort that is lacking - perhaps all three!!
Anyway, they are in and right now they look good. They are for shade areas so this might work this year. Here's hoping. The little description reads 'shade or part shade'. I think that is me. The planters face north and get light but no direct sunlight. Guess I am now into the waiting game. They were well looked after in the garden center and they look very nice in my flowerbox (right now). Time will tell.
So, I am looking forward to sitting on my back deck and looking at the green grass, green trees and hopefully a shot of colour from my flower boxes. I can hope, can't I?
Happy gardening.
1 comment:
I relate too well to your reluctant green thumb! lt's a lot like housecleaning. I feel rather indignant that it has to be done on a regular basis just like I can't believe that these flowers need to be watered so often. And they are so unforgiving! If you forget them for a short while, they begin to droop and yes possibly die! It's rather intimidating when you get into a conversation with some people who actually have gardening journals to keep track of what worked and didn't work each year!
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