Flower Boxes and other curb appeal progress
>> Thursday, May 28, 2009
We are slowly but surely getting the outside of our home spruced up. We finally got our window boxes up on the side of the house. I planted some various annuals so hopefully they will take well in full sun.
(PS. The window boxes were cedar boxes from Menards that I picked up for $8 on sale. We drilled holes in the bottom for drainage.)You can see that some of the plants in the ground are going crazy.
Salvia
Mums (? I think?)
Roses (I know)
Mums (? I think?)
Roses (I know)
Plus, my hydrangea and hostas are coming back in the front of the house. 
They (as in the gardening gods) say you cannot kill hosta - you can, and I have. It's a gift. But, this one looks pretty good so far.
They (as in the gardening gods) say you cannot kill hosta - you can, and I have. It's a gift. But, this one looks pretty good so far.
But, while I love all the plants - I have to admit, I've been seriously coveting some peonies. They are popping up like crazy around here. I'm getting a sudden urge to sneak into some stranger's yard and cut off all the blooms and bring back to my house so I can admire them.
Instead of doing this, I decided that I will just plant a plant or two this year so I can have my own blooms next year. No need to resort to criminal behavior. Right?
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The window boxes are going to be fabulous when those flowers mature - I love love love your house. I'm trying to find the windowboxes of my imagination right now with little success, but seeing ours makes me want to hurry this along!
That would be seeing yours. It's early.
We got some hostas from our neighbors and I'm shocked that they're thriving in our might-as-well-be-100%-clay soil. I'm SUPER jealous of your hydrangeas. I want some BADLY. I'm also coveting peonies right now. So pretty!!
I love flower boxes and I think I need some....we dont' have a menards, but surely Lowes has them? I envy your green thumb with all your garedening and planting
Everything looks great! I love the window boxes!
Just stumbled on your blog. :)
I love window boxes, they are so beautiful! :)
You did an amazing job!!!
This looks great - I love your boxes. I love peonies and they are a MUST when we finally get our backyard ready for planting.
I want peonies too but I don't have a good spot for them...maybe next year when we take care of the backyard.
What, digging up your neighbors peony plants is a crime?
Wait, I think I learned something about that in law school...
Love the window boxes - it's the little things that make life sweet, and so pretty !
I'm so getting window boxes!! We also have puggies too- love your site!!
I'm so jealous. I kill everything green I get my hands on. Everything looks amazing. Send some of your good luck my way. I really need help with plants.
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