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2015_Day 193: Patience pays off with daisies

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For at least the third time in as many months, the Gerbera daisies in front of my house are flowering.

For at least the third time in as many months, the Gerbera daisies in front of my house are flowering.

A few weeks after I transplanted some Gerbera daisies into a small area of mulch in front of my house, the flowers died off and the green leaves were full of holes. I bought them because I thought the bright pink and red flowers and pretty green leaves looked so striking agsinst the brown mulch, gray concrete and red brick on the house. Disappointed they looked so shabby so quickly, I thought about replacing them. After all, they were in a very visible spot, and it would be nice to have flowers there that looked good longer than a couple weeks. Continue reading →

2015_Day 99: Gardening is never really done

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Pretty Gerbera daisies, transplanted in early April.
Got a start on putting fresh mulch in the flower beds in front of the house.
Whaddya know? Some of the red lettuce appears to be growing!
The four sections of the raised garden bed on April 9.
Finally got some annuals planted in the small, squarish spot in front of the house between the garage and front step. I decided to go with these beautiful light and bright pink Gerbera daisies I found last night at Home Depot. I just love the colors against the dark brown mulch and gray cement of the house, driveway and front walk. Continue reading →