"Our" Spring building project was a planter for the side of the patio. Ok, so it was really MY building project. I tend to get excited when there is building to be done. I sorta take over the putting together part, and relegate Matt to the cutting and fetching part. He doesn't seem to mind too much....
Anyway, it turned out great! I also made better steps for the patio. We tried to level the base together.......Adding a little gravel here, compacting a little there, using a level...an activities NOT recommended for date night.
The project was supposed to house all of my basil I planned to grow this summer. Unfortunately for the basil seeds (that are already two years old - but I know will grow because I have a habit of doing this...) they will have to wait until next year. We visited the nursery, and, well, we bought our favorites.
Unfortunately, I didn't take a picture in its prime, but it is still enjoyable. The violas and pansies were incredible. There were also mist like flower bushes, but they perished at the first hint of heat. I planted a few Godetia (one of my FAVORITE flowers to raise from seed), but we had puny results. I am hoping for at least one blossom at the end of the summer!
Just popped outside and look what I found!
Here is the planter in its current state.
We decided to put the arch trellis against the back fence, thinking that perhaps the vine on the fence would start to grow on it. It did! Very quickly! It was covered within a couple of weeks. I have no idea what this vine is, but it has dark purple flowers that hang down in double bells, and it grows like a WEED. I already had rooting compound ready to get some starts this fall.
All things considered, our little dirt patch has turned out pretty well. We enjoy the occasional breakfast or dinner out here. The hummingbirds, however, dine every night.
3 comments:
Looks great, Anne! (And, yes, you still have readers - ha!) The planter box is amazing and the yard looks beautiful. Any chance that vine is morning glories? I'd love to come see what all you've done over there...in person! Are you free between 2 - 4 a.m. one of these mornings?!?! :-)
Such a sweet little oasis, it's hard to believe you are crammed into an apartment complex! I used to grow godetia from seed, too, I think I'd better put it on my list for next year. Stock is another old fashioned flower that does well from seed, smells wonderful - good for a small oasis!
I'm impressed with the panorama - how the heck do you "glue" those photos together??
Beautiful back yard...it was nice to see it in person! Your planter boxes are a "work of art."
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