I have been planning on adding a few new things out back, well flowers that is. A thought came to mind that there's the saying..."April showers brings May flowers." I figured I had better get on it then, since May has turned to June after all. I have some hanging baskets and a few pots that are great for changing out as the seasons change. I like the use of pots and hanging baskets since they are relatively easy to change or move, are perfect for both annuals and perennials, and offer focal points to the garden too. Plus my four-legged child can't trample on them as freely as ones planted in the ground.
A couple of my hanging baskets have been home to some lovely pansies, which served well as something pretty in them over the cooler months, but they were starting to take notice of the higher temps here and were looking less than happy to say the least. I moved the pansies out and off to a shadier place, if they make it fine, if not as I said they served their purpose well, and can be replaced easily enough.
Off I went with the Hubby in tow to the local home and garden store. My focus was all preplanned and I greatly hoped it could be achieved. Just a few wants on the list, not going all crazy or overboard mind you, I picked a few beauties to bring home that I will nurture with great care, water, fertilizer, and lots and lots of love!
A couple of my hanging baskets have been home to some lovely pansies, which served well as something pretty in them over the cooler months, but they were starting to take notice of the higher temps here and were looking less than happy to say the least. I moved the pansies out and off to a shadier place, if they make it fine, if not as I said they served their purpose well, and can be replaced easily enough.
Off I went with the Hubby in tow to the local home and garden store. My focus was all preplanned and I greatly hoped it could be achieved. Just a few wants on the list, not going all crazy or overboard mind you, I picked a few beauties to bring home that I will nurture with great care, water, fertilizer, and lots and lots of love!
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First on the list was purple petunia's and there they were calling out to me with their beautiful, vibrant purple color! They are perfect, and they're the perfect replacement for the pansies that were in the hanging baskets.
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The second on the list was white vinca, and much to my surprise there is a nice deep purple color now, I have only ever seen the white or pink types before. Thank you flower Gods!
So happy to add another purple to the mix!
So happy to add another purple to the mix!
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One more on the list was purple salvia, and that finished off the desired selections nicely. This pot is now home to a mix of the salvia, with both the white and purple vinca.
I look forward to this filling out!
I look forward to this filling out!
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These petunias are a beautiful shade of purple!
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I did two of each of these, two baskets and two pots, just the same.
These should fill out quickly and add a touch of beauty to this area (a work in progress), where I can enjoy seeing them and their beautiful colors.
My beautiful rewards of an afternoon working playing in the dirt!...
