The old grill is filling out nicely and I am happy with everything but the sweet potato vine. I want the vine to grow to the ground, but as you can see it is barely moving. I am still optimistic that it will take off soon and fulfill its duty.
You are so clever Zoey! Love both the cradle, the grill and all the chosen plants. I was wondering when you start to trim back your plants such as the petunias? Will they just look leggy to you or do you trim before they get that way? I think you have answered this a bit for me before, but I was wondering about the above leggy factor.
Usually they look pretty good until about August. I will trim them back as soon as I don't like how they are looking. I do deadhead them almost daily, which helps a lot.
I am so glad you stopped by to visit my garden. I garden in lower northern Michigan (zone 5) in far less than ideal conditions. I have too many pine trees, too much shade, too many rocks, herds of hosta-munching deer and rabbits who think my lilly buds are gourmet appetizers. I am by no means an expert in horticulture or garden design--just an amateur with a shovel and a passion. My garden changes daily during the summer and I will be updating frequently.
During the winter months, I blog about my favorite cold-weather hobby--quilting and just my everyday musings.
I hope you enjoy your visit, and that you will come back soon.
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3 comments:
You are so clever Zoey! Love both the cradle, the grill and all the chosen plants.
I was wondering when you start to trim back your plants such as the petunias? Will they just look leggy to you or do you trim before they get that way? I think you have answered this a bit for me before, but I was wondering about the above leggy factor.
Usually they look pretty good until about August. I will trim them back as soon as I don't like how they are looking. I do deadhead them almost daily, which helps a lot.
Thanks-I'm a great dead header myself! : )
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