The flower bed I started working on last weekend is almost done! I had to purchase additional resin edging to keep the dirt in place so it will not drain out through the cracks in the decorative rock "wall." It was backbreaking work bringing in the dirt to fill the bed, one bucket at a time from the backyard because I don't have a wheelbarrow yet. I mixed in some horse manure for good measure and planted three flats of impatiens I purchased at the nursery that was on clearance. I probably will buy a few more flats to fill in the rest of the bed, or some perennials, I have not decided yet. But it is wonderful to see some color in this corner of the yard.
It has been very dry in Texas, we only had one rainfall in close to two months where I live. The rest of the state is doing a lot worse. You can see that the lawn is looking pretty sad as a result. That is my next project when I have the energy. Thinking of a cottage garden here eventually so my husband and I will have something to look at when we are relaxing on the front porch. That project will have to wait for the time being, as it is getting almost too hot to do any work outside. I was soaked when I got done filling the bed with dirt yesterday.
As I was watering my potted plants that I keep by the front door, I saw this little guy:
Amazing how the lily leaves can support his hefty figure! Just kidding. (Reminds me of the GEICO gecko though.)
I can't wait for the lilys to bloom, the stalks with the buds on it has been growing for some time. I'm expecting then to bloom any day now.
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