It's Fertilizer Friday over at Tootsie Time so I thought I'd share some pictures from out front this week. I've been buying some annuals for my pots and adding some fresh new mulch to the flower beds....
In this picture below you can see how the rug is all 'buckled' from the wind whipping up under it! I wish I knew how to stop it from doing that, but I'm sure there isn't a way. Even when I put one of the heavy planters on one corner of the rug it still happens.
My hawthorn bushes under the front window are starting to bloom. It may be a little late because it only gets the morning sun. By lunchtime the front window is in shade.
You can see this one below doesn't have as many flowers on it. It gets the shade even earlier than the other one!
My pretty dianthus that's spreading more every year. The weather is so nice here right now, beautiful sunny days and warm temps of about 70 degrees, sometimes even warmer. I want to try and get outdoors more and clean up and keep it pretty so when we want to we can just sit out there and watch the kids play. It's nice relaxing on the front porch with a glass of wine....
but as you can see, it still needs a little cleaning up. This picture was taken before I'd put flowers in the pots, and that is one of the chairs from the back patio that needs to go back.Today I have to clean up and prepare for a little 'birthday celebration' we're having for Grandma on Sunday :-) I have a lovely menu I'm planning but I can't say what yet as it's a surprise ;-) I'll share with you all next week. Have a wonderful Friday, and be sure to visit the other participants who are 'flaunting their flowers' today.
12 comments:
Love your flowers. Your front porch looks inviting, and the wine would be great too! Carla
ohhh so pretty, I just love flowers! I cannot wait for it to warm up here so I can start doing all of mine!
Have a great weekend :o)
All of your flowers are pretty. Your pots are so creative...I wish I were better at planting them. And I love dianthus, it's so pretty how it spreads.
Have a wonderful weekend, Den!
xoxo
Jane
Thanks for stopping by my Fertilizer Friday Blog. I love dianthus but mine aren't blooming yet. You asked a question about chickens. I live in a subdivision and have five girls. I don't have a rooster because they are noisy and I had a neighbor complain. I think they have a beautiful voice but need to keep peace in the neighborhood. As far as work, not much. You do need to keep there coop fairly clean but that is good fertilizer. Hope you get some soon!
Lovely flowers Denise, seeing yours makes me wish mine was all up and pretty like that. Hoping this weekend to spruce up some on the outside. Lowes, he we come.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Cindy
Hi Denise! Your garden looks very nice:) Have a wonderful weekend.
The flowers are so pretty. I will be glad for the warm weather to get here and stay. We are going to be in the low 30's tonight:(
I wish I could sit with you on your porch! Have a great weekend.
Your dianthus is beautiful! I used to have a row of them in front of some roses but I think the frosts this winter killed all but two. I'll have to plant more. Your pots are pretty and will look so beautiful when they fill in!
Manuela
It's all beautiful Denise! I really like the way you have mixed the flowers with color in the pots. It looks so pretty!
Your rug is beautiful. What a great idea to use it in the front of your home. I may have to try that idea as well. :)
You yard is abloom and it looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing...
Jennifer
Happy Saturday Denise! Thank you for sharing all your lovely flowers wtih us. So pretty! About your rug - have you tried the double stick tape? You can purchase it specifically for rugs, so give that a go.
Hope you have fun with your celebration for "Grandma". Knowing you, it will be perfect & memorable. Can't wait to read all about it. Sending big hugs!!
Hi, your flowers are spectacular and I love your porch and seating area! I am an avid gardener and am thrilled to learn anything new about gardening and flowers!!
Have a great day
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