It might not be a villa on the French Riviera, but by golly, this villa has a sea surrounding it. A sea of green touch me nots.
Set against a backdrop of more green.
It is a haven for birds of all types. Once the touch me nots begin blooming, the hummingbirds will be so thick you cannot imagine the sight.The touch me nots create a micro-climate where no weed dare tread. It is cool and moist and cozy in this thicket, yet no burrs, no ticks, and no pesky weeds. A gardener's haven for sure.
The Rose of Sharons will begin blooming about the same time as the touch me nots. There are also crepe myrtles mixed in the bunch, all backed by a hedge of 8 feet tall arborvitae. On the other side of arborvitae are red barberries and the chain link fence. This garden is my 'Picket Garden' and one of my most unique. I've never seen another garden with touch me nots and I am not sure why. Even though they are prolific seeders, they are easy to pull-but why would you? Plant them in a boggy area or rain garden and they will filter all run off while providing an excellent bird habitat and will also keep the weeds down.
in the garden....a sea of green touch me nots.
