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Can I just tell yall how much it rained Sunday night?? 3 inches.It is now Monday night and parts of my yard is still under water. (we do have some drainage problems). Still, I cant complain. I am always thankful for the rain.
The next part of my yard that gets attention is the side on the right (I guess it is the east side). Full morning sun, afternoon shade. We havent done a whole lot and it shows. I have a big gardenia that is going to get a big prune job once the flowers quit. It was infested with white flies in the spring.
To one side is a stand of daisies and a very poor rose bush.
I worked some last year on this other side of the gardenina. I have a hibicus, daylily, butterfly bush and a few little plants.
You can tell it is neglected. I spred a few seeds around in there the other day but the rain may have washed them away. It is my mission this week to fill this poor little bed up with something!! I do believe I will have to divide some sedum and iris and maybe dig a few lilly bulbs. I have some zinnia and sunflower seedlings that are ready to plant out. I dont even have a statue or bird bath over here!! Maybe a lantana would help...wonder if I can get one on a bargin table?
Peace and Love.
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Jun 17, 2009 | 12:19 AM PST
your gardenia is beautiful! Last edited by redzey on June 17th at 12:20 AM. |
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Jun 17, 2009 | 2:34 AM PST
I can smell that beautiful Gardenia from here! Have fun filling your bed, looking forward to the new photos. ~Andrea |
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Jun 17, 2009 | 5:13 AM PST
I have never seen a gardenia that big. Happy planting, I was at Lowes the other day, they had a large array of perinnials. And a cart of discounted ones. Check you area. |
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Jun 17, 2009 | 5:42 AM PST
I shall not envy fairy's gardenia. Mine is big, but it sure doesn't flower like that. |
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Jun 17, 2009 | 7:02 AM PST
Oh, the gardenia is gorgeous. And I love daisy's, the white is so pretty with the brick. Iris would do well there, and sedum would love it too in the front. Have fun shopping...JJ |
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Jun 17, 2009 | 7:10 AM PST
Your gardenia is so beautiful, fg. Two of my favourite things when I head south: gardenias and magnolias. |
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Jun 17, 2009 | 8:13 AM PST
The daisy's are very nice. The Gardenia looks wonderful. Have fun gardening! |
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Jun 17, 2009 | 8:24 AM PST
I checked my rain gauge last evening and it had 3.9 inches in it. That rain coming straight down with no wind really filled it up Sunday evening. |
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Jun 17, 2009 | 9:59 AM PST
This morning news said we are 4 inches below average. Hasn't rained here all month. My water bill is going to be $60.00! |
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Jun 18, 2009 | 7:22 PM PST
I love the smell of Gardenia. Can't grow it outdoors here. Years ago, a restaurant in NYC served fancy double drinks in bowls with a gardenia floating on top. When you finished it, they would pin the flower on you. I don't know what was headier, the flower or the drink! |
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Jun 20, 2009 | 6:11 PM PST
that gardenia is beautiful |
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