Remember all those plants I ordered in Winter? They all arrived an this weekend was time to get them all in the ground.
Time for a plant-a-thon. It doesn’t look like much, because they are all bulbs and bare root plants (basically roots with no growth yet).
The bits of green you can see are plants I dug up and moved from other spots in the gardens, plus a few perennials I got at the garden centre when I was buying soil, because I really appear to have a plant addiction.
Most of the plants went in the new front garden, and the borders surrounding the raised beds. In about a month or so, both spaces are going to look totally different.
I was thrilled that the garden centre still carried the two poppies I had at the townhouse.
These two look so great together. I got two of each, a set for out front, and one set for out back.
The spring bulbs in the front porch boxes were pretty much done, so I got a few new plants to go with the pansies… a couple calibrachoa, and these beautiful carnations.
And hanging above them…
I have always loved fuchsias, and this particular type just blew me away! And now the porch has a lovely pink and white theme.
And I love fuchsias so much, I got some for the bird bath.
I bought 10, but the birdbath only holds nine so…
One ended up in this cute little solar light/planter I found a few months back. It’s joined by some dahlias, because who doesn’t love dahlias!?!
And as if all this wasn’t enough…
I decided to use all the empty nursery pots to plant some more seeds.
Nothing to do now, but sit back and watch everything grow!
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Your neighbors must be so happy you “rescued” that house! It’s going to be a showplace when you get it all going.
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Wow! I can’t wait to see your bountiful garden in bloom. I agree with Araignee – your neighbors must be delighted!!
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I was just thinking the same thing Araignee said. I sure would appreciate all that floral beauty.
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Some plants that I’d ordered will be in on Wednesday, and that’s the day that I visit WildType Nursery in Mason, MI, to buy more native plants! Not at all sure where they will all go, but we’ll figure it out.
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I love that pink theme that you’ve got going. If I were your neighbor, I would walk by your house every day just to see what was new or blooming.
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It is already a beautiful transformation you have going on!!! The new blooms will be happily growing in no time at all!
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I’ll echo what many others said, your neighbors must certainly appreciate all of your hard work. If I lived in your town, I’d nominate your yard for a garden award. Your efforts are making the world a more cheerful and beautiful place.
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Wow, looking beautiful. So pleased your house cam with a large yard for you to fill. As others have said, the neighbours must appreciate all your amazing work. Here it is Autumn/Fall, but as most of the native plants don’t loose their leaves it stays green. Well done! Michelle in Wellington, New Zealand
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