BY SKEETER
A little addition can really perk something up a bit. I found these simple panels for $5.00 each. As soon as I saw them, I grabbed 2 of them and knew just what I was going to do with them. I wish, I had grabbed the remaining 3 as they were such bargain finds. I just love the "Christmas Tree Shops" because they have such bargains and new inventory weekly! I put the panels by the Semi-Formal Garden arbor to make a sort of faux gate. The Saint wanted me to keep them black so I put them into place.
Hum, I like Black Iron Gates but not with a White Arbor. I tried this look in my Georgia Gardens to see if it would grow on me.
As you can see, it did NOT grow on me. Sorry Saint but I just had to give them a coat of white spray paint.
I now think they look as though they belong there and are part of the arbor.
I extended the walkway outside the gates beyond the Lily Rows. And also placed Cypress Mulch for moisture and weed control.
I think the white of the gates now tie in with the arbor and the little poles (Faux Fence) topped with bird houses. Click Here to see the Faux Fence. On down the line, I have added something else you may spot but we will not talk about that today as it deserves its own post at a later date. The Faux Fence is a bit difficult to see with the Lily's in front. Wow, that grass is thirsty.
Our neighbor's kitty Lilo likes the gate.
The Lily's are arriving!
I just love Lily's and they seem to enjoy our soil conditions.
They are thriving even after being divided last fall. Do you see what I see in this Lily? Yes, Rain Drops! Finally, we are having a decent rainfall today! (which is Wednesday as I type)
I have lost track of the lily names so please don't ask me about them. This summer when I am stuck inside keeping cool in the Air Conditioning, I plan to make some sort of tags for the plants. I have lost track of so many names but luckily, I have kept most (not all) store tags.
It would be nice to stroll along the gardens and be able to name the beauties when someone ask about them. As we age, the mind does not seem to hold onto the information as it once did in life. Oh gee, I am still in my 40's (for one more year) and I know "I ain't seen nothing yet" where the memory is concerned.
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No! You HAVEN'T seen "nothing" yet! :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait till our lilies start to bloom...although I don't have the variety that you do.
And your faux gates are definitely a beautiful addition. Perfect in white.
Curious to know how you blocked Pinterest. (Yes, I tried to copy the first picture for my "path" inspiration.)
♥ and happiness to you, my Garden Inspiration!
Rebecca, Tina must answer that question for you as I do not tend to the technical aspect of this blog...
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Here is the link to info on blocking Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/about/help/ You install the code found on the page in your html page. There is another way to stop right click copies found on Sneaky Momma's blog found here: http://www.sneakymommablogdesign.com/2010/09/free-blog-tips.html
DeleteI don't allow pins from this blog ever-sorry. It is a shocking thing to find your work elsewhere on the web and no matter how much traffic it brings to this blog it is not worth it to me so I have gone to great lengths to stop it. Thanks for letting me know it is working:0)
I love looking through your arbor and gates into your lovely garden. The little gates definitely stand out better being painted white and go with the arbor.
ReplyDeleteYour lilies are gorgeous.
You are still a 'youngin' yet. I need to make tags too for plants, maybe some day. :-)
Have a wonderful weekend ~ FlowerLady
After painting these, I saw your lavender gates and loved them! The Saint would have really gone nuts if I had painted them with something "flashy" as he calls color. LOL…
DeleteI must keep him in mind when doing such things in the garden as it is his yard also. Well, kind of. Hee hee…
I like the white gate better too. It does match with the arbor. Your daylilies are wonderful! The last one makes me think of plums! So glad you got some rain!!
ReplyDeleteThe rain was awesome Tina and the coolness in the air today is really awesome!!! I am headed out soon....
DeleteI like the white better than the black, although a bright pop of color would look good when the bare bones are showing in winter...decisions, decisions, decisions.... BUCKS?! What a deal!!
ReplyDeleteI knew some would say I needed more color but with my hubby, color is not in the mix. LOL, he is so boring but I must keep him in mind while working in the garden. He does pay the bills ya know. Hee hee... Yes, 5 bucks was a deal....
DeleteForgot the 5... tee hee...let's not talk about forgetting things okay?
ReplyDeleteFunny... and yes, I knew what you meant.... LOL
DeleteI like the gates painted white to match the arbor too. Good for you!! So glad you all got some rain -- like I said on FB, we got .32" which is better than nothing. Love all the daylilies blooming now. You have some pretty ones!
ReplyDeleteRain yes rain and lovely rain indeed! Only wish we could get more then the 3/4 we had but as you say, better then nothing.... Looking forward to this beautiful day in the garden also. I will be headed outside once off here. I have lots of plans in place for the day. Should finish a couple of projects.... Love this cool morning....
DeleteLove your lilies. The first pic of them looks like the one I just planted. Looks like it will bloom soon.
ReplyDeleteI too like the gates white to go with the arbor.
I have started to put asters with short lilies in my Rose Garden. I'm using plants that have family names. It looks rather good.
Great collection of daylilies.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that pussy cat is happy the dog is nothing but a statue! :-) As usual, great photos and fantastic. On a serious note, have you ever thought of selling your close-ups to a card design company? I'm telling you, they would be worth a few bob.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
Love your gates! Beautiful! Enjoyed the daylily photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bargain! Lovely Lily collection you have there.
ReplyDeleteI had such a productive day in the garden today! Finished a project I have been working at for a long time. The last of the mulch is finally spread! Saw where something has been nibbling on some plants so out came the stinky stuff. Yikes, the garden smells right now and it aint good.... LOL.... Everyone have a great weekend....
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of stinky stuff do you use? I had to put moth balls down as neighbors cats were using the back of my shrub in front as a potty. It stunk. They have had 3 litters under my shed this yr. The female has to dig under it.
ReplyDeleteManaged to get the first litter [4] & took them to gd's where her cat had a litter. The ones I carried over there had some kind of eye thing & they plus the other kittens died because of the eye disease. Vet says that line of cats with this eye thing don't live very long.
I really love them painted white it looks like it was all made together!!
ReplyDeleteSkeeter your gates and gardens are gorgeous....I haven't had any daylilies bloom yet, but soon I hope!
ReplyDeleteI really like the faux gates. And they do look much better in white! And your daylillies are gorgeous! Mine have just started to bloom and I really want to get more varieties.
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