Playing in the Dirt

Flowers, God's color, Kindness, Photography 1 Minute

Now that I am of a ‘certain age’ the idea of a large yard is highly overrated. Who wants to cut all that grass. While I am not fond of the noisy teenagers in close proximity, I do enjoy being to pant lots of flowers in all of my yard. Last year I planted some perennials along my fence which makes less work along the fence line.

I am especially fond of the golden yarrow. I know that it can take over, but right now, I see no issue with that. Less work for beautiful flowers.

I thought I would send out to other flower enthusiast, the colors in my yard.

Purple Verbena
Red Verbena
Basket of Calibrachoa

Petunia are always fun with so many different color options plus they can handle warmer weather. Perineal flowers are always a fun option to see if they can survive the interesting winters here in Iowa. I got a new one this year, an Ice Plant. We will see it I can keep it alive.

Other long standing perennials that are still surviving are Coreopsis, Balloon Flower and Bee Balm.

Balloon Flowewr
Coreopsis
Bee Balm

A little later in the summer, I will start putting out the mums. I love the colors of mums in the fall. That is pretty much the gist of my small yard, hope you enjoyed. Have a great summer and always remember to be kind.

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Retired Quality Manager but still have the "Why" curiosity drive so I am turning my love for Christ and nature into my new why chase and am trying to discover more of His word as it relates to His love for His creation.

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  2. You are so right! Playing in the dirt while gardening involves a lot of work as well. Seems like you are succeeding in finding a balance by planting some perennials. The colors are lovely. Well done!

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  3. You are so right! Playing in the dirt while gardening involves a lot of work as well. Seems like you are succeeding in finding a balance by planting some perennials. The colors are lovely. Well done!

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  4. You are so right! Playing in the dirt while gardening involves a lot of work as well. Seems like you are succeeding in finding a balance by planting some perennials. The colors are lovely. Well done!

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  5. You are so right! Playing in the dirt while gardening involves a lot of work as well. Seems like you are succeeding in finding a balance by planting some perennials. The colors are lovely. Well done!

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  6. You are so right! Playing in the dirt while gardening involves a lot of work as well. Seems like you are succeeding in finding a balance by planting some perennials. The colors are lovely. Well done!

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