Tag: flowers
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First day of Spring
Today is the first day of spring. Maybe that’s why I got up shortly after 5:00 a.m. It was 53 degrees and starting to get windy when I got up. Spent the morning outside and in the shop. I looked up to see a few Carmellia flowers on the tree. The rate this tree will…
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July: Mid-summer blooms from the Hydrangea, Wax begonia, and a Daphne.
How foolish of me to think I only had one bloom on the property. I overlooked a wax geranium in a large pot. They love the sun and this one really sprang to life after placing it here next to the driveway. Wax begonia can be overwintered. Overwintering involves taking plants that you know will…
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Plant Id: Cherry Plum tree. Diciduous tree with deep purple leaves.
Our cherry plum tree stands about 20 tall and provides a privacy screen with the next-door neighbors. It took a direct hit when a 180-foot Douglas fir fell on it. The tree split in two yet survived. The branches extend up and out laterally. The rain will weigh the lateral branches down to where they…
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Overwinter wax begonias; key steps
Born with a stubborn streak I have refused to buy plants from the store, instead favoring the plants already on the property. This works well if you like an abundance of sword ferns and hydrangeas. We lacked color in key places like up the driveway and the wife noticed. I broke down and bought more…
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A bench with a view
Took out a large hydrangea to make room for a bench overlooking the front yard, trees, and darting birds. The bench has iron sides with slats cut and installed by the owner. Found it on Craigslist for $35 in Bellevue, Wa. I tightened each bolt on each slat and cleaned the wood with Murphys Oil…