Planting.. and Shopping For Planting

Planting always brings such hope.

We headed down to our local Home Depot yesterday and were looking at Barbeques. I think that Linzi's is still the best bargain out there. We did the reserach and then headed to the garden section where Sue is gaining some expertise in picking out appropriate flowers for the front patio.

Our front patio, (one of the best decisions we have made) is in the sun most of the day. What that means in our climate is that there needs to be daily watering of most of the plants to keep up with what is being lost to the sunlight. I have also discovered the hard way that there must be significant root zone for any plant on the patio. So.. big pots not just little ones that can be watered frequently.

Sue likes plants that last over the season. This climate is good for perennials. But they must have room for root growth or they need to be in the ground. We have some very nice geraniums that have fit this pattern. We are trying a few more after this trip to Home Depot. Sue is excited about trying some dianthus (mini carnations) and some small yellow daisy like flowers. Against the red used brick backdrop, they should be cool.

She also is trying a few annuals in a flatter pot the we have in the corner. Some marigolds and some dark purple salvia are taking up residence.

I am still chipping away at the weeds in the back. Its an early morning project even though we are really enjoying the cool June days (highs in the low 80's) Heat will come but not this week.. yeah!

Pat