We have had a couple of hard rains which washed away some of the soil. My little rock wall did not hold the soil in place very well. So I weeded it, added more soil and then covered it in wood chips to help with moisture control and erosion.
The old ironed rimmed wheel was found on a visit to Boot Ranch where I was born and lived for 5 years. My dad did not remember if it was from machinery or vehicles he used. I just felt it was interesting and deserved to be uncovered and displayed. I've had it in my gardens for almost 20 years.
Originally I chose it for its color, but I must admit I love watching the flower buds as they grow and open. A very pretty delicate flower, and a little more unique.
I downloaded an app on my phone to help with flower identification when the plastic identification tags are missing. It works! I know I chose this one for its color.
I love these delicate flowers. They remind me of the wild poppies we see growing in AZ. I have tried growing them several times. Although a perennial, they usually don't survive our summers, so I have never had one appear in the spring. I just buy them when I see them and replant! And enjoy them while they are alive and blooming. I was very happy to see them this spring when flower shopping as it was a reminder of the trip we did not get to take this spring.
I liked it because it was a blue flower and because it attracts butterflies, Now I realize it is an annual. Bummer. I saw it in the kids' flower bed and decided I needed one.
This plant was chosen for its color when it was planted last year. It is next to the delphinium, so I felt it was a nice contrast. The cone flower between the two did not survive the winter. I thought cone flowers were indestructible. I know the daisy is a hardy flowering plant.
I bought this plant last year because of its blue flowers. I was interested in a variety of colors and heights when I planted the perennials. The tall stalks of blue flowers do not disappoint. I will need to stake the stems though as they get top heavy. This stalk is using the pheasant to lean on. Now I understand why it is related to the Larkspur.
Again I chose this one for its color and that it attracted butterflies. When I placed it last year it was not next to another purple or blue flower, but things have changed since then...like the death of another cone flower!
As of this week, there is an addition to the rock wall of the perennial bed. Hubby and I went block shopping because the two inches of rain one night last week washed soil and wood chips. I needed an inexpensive solution. That was my Sunday afternoon project.
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