Now that I have a new mower I had intended on mowing the lawns today, but as soon as the sun came up, all of the dandelions opened up and bloomed again, and my yard was FULL of bees! I could sit on the back porch and hear the humming from all over the back yard. It made my heart happy...
So instead of mowing I planted flowers!
Went to the nursery yesterday and bought some native plants, and planted them today. Aside from the little native plant bed I created last year (Fringed Sage, Rudbeckia, Purple Coneflower, Narrow-leaf Echinacea, Blue Flax, Prairie Smoke and Nodding Onions), I wanted more!
I wanted all natives but who can resist Dahlias? I got one white one, some deep blue Lobelia, dark pink Dianthus, and my traditional single red geranium.
I wanted plants that would attract pollinators and I was not
disappointed! I had barely planted the Lupine when three bees were searching
each flower for nectar, and the red Salvia wasn't even planted yet and two
hummingbirds were already checking it out! I might have to put the hummingbird feeders out early this year.
I even made space in the corner of my deck for a chair and small table so I can enjoy my little garden on cool summer evenings, and hopefully can get some nice photos!
I’ll mow tomorrow, maybe...
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