Around the Yard

Our yard blooms bright in May of 2020

 

MOSTLY FLOWERS

 

When the gladiolus bloom we know Camille’s birthday is just around the corner.

 

PEONIES

 

Festiva Maxima!

 

ROSES

 

Our Fragrant Cloud, and a yellow Radiant Perfume from Shaine’s garden. Both smell divine.

 

ALL TOGETHER, NOW

  

May is the best month for arranging flowers.

 

GROUND COVER

 

We like our ice plants and so do the bees.

 

ALL THE GREENS

So many shades of green, from the zebra grass on back to the mimosa behind the red tips.

 

DROUGHT TOLERANT

 

Lavender likes water during its first year, but once established can go weeks without rain. The prickly pear cactus in Fred and Reda’s yard is setting on blooms.

 

SEDUM AUTUMN JOY

 

This is a volunteer that popped up after we removed the butterfly bush, and we’re happy to have it.

 

FIRE ANTS

Camille stomps on a nest between hot water assaults. She had to dig out one of the new lavender plants and kill the ants before plugging it back in.

 

RAIN

 

Tropical Storm Arthur brought us six inches of rain.

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[Troutsfarm] * [May, 2020] * [Good Eating] * [Jordan Lake] * [Nature Freaks] * [Around the Yard] * [Caroline and Heyward]

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