It is done! All 192 plants are planted. Hard to see in the pictures but I did them in clumps of four scattered through the garden. It took me two hours and a couple bottles of water. It was very hot and muggy. I think the maple keys just add something to the overall design too, don't you think?:) We have many maple trees on our lot and they are shedding the keys like mad now. We have raked up a garbage bag full but they keep coming!
The iris's are just coming out now. They will be a deep purple colour. A number of plants are just about to bloom. I wish I had taken closer "before" pictures as many neighbours have commented on what a change we have made to the gardens.
This female Robin kept me company for most of the time. She has a nest in the neighbours tree and she and her mate are frequently in our yard. They are both very tame.
She had a bath just before I went inside. I had just filled it with cold water so I am sure it felt great.
Very cool here today. We wore mittens on our walk this morning. We finally got a good amount of rain last night into this morning. You could almost hear the lawns sighing in relief.
I hope everyone has had a peaceful weekend and you did something you enjoy. Take care.
Robin
192 plants! Jeepers, that's an entire nursery's worth. :-) Can't wait to see pics when they've all set in and taken and are in full bloom. Your garden will be gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's FREEZING here today and I wish I had worn not only my long-sleeved tee-shirt under the rain jacket, but also a warm sweater AND gloves when I went out. (Some retail therapy I ought not to have indulged in. Not expensive, but not exactly in line with your bargain finds of yesterday. LOL.)
Kim, I was shocked when I counted the cell packs. My back is feeling all 192 of them today! The garden will look so much better in a few weeks when the plants grow a bit more. We did some shopping this morning too and found a pedestal sink for the powder room. Not a bargain like yesterday's finds but it is lovely.
DeleteP.S. I adore your bird bath!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I have had it for a few years. I got it in a great store in Brighton. The birds love it!
Deletecan't believe the difference in temperatures in the past 24 hours. Glad you got your plants all put in.
ReplyDeleteI know Gill. It is still cool here this morning. I'm glad the plants are in too!
DeleteWow you did a lot of work and 2 hours seems quick for 192 plants. It all looks so very nice.
ReplyDeleteI love to watch robins in the bird bath most of all. They really seem to enjoy a lot!!!
I just put my head down and went at it. Thanks for the compliment. Robins are one of my favourite birds, for obvious reason!
DeleteGarden looks wonderful and I love that little birdbath. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks! The Robin's love it too.
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