Why so droopy, Annabelle?! No matter how much water it got, the stupid thing ALWAYS looked like this. When I planted it here, it was closer to fall and there was a lot more shade at this spot. During the earlier months though, it was baking. So, I picked this new bright-shade spot for her, by the AC:
Those coral bells never bloom in the shade, and I don't really love them anyway, so I just got rid of them. I got them for free from our neighbor, so I didn't feel too bad about tossing em. We have a very scientific way of removing dirt without a wheelbarrow around here. Observe:
Yup, Home Depot buckets and random broken plastic storage bins. Please don't try this at home, it really sucks the big one. Anywedonthaveroomforawheelbarrowinthegarage, here is Annabelle all uprooted and still sad:
And here she is looking slightly better still pretty sad in her new home. I'm really psyched that one day she may cover up that stupid white downspout extender that I have yet to address.
To take her place, I got myself a beautiful sun-loving Weigela, 'Red Prince.'
I already have a stunning 'Wine and Roses' Weigela on the opposite side of the yard, along with three tiny 'My Monet' Weigelas, so this is a welcome addition to the landscape!
I guess I stick to what I like!
pretty!
ReplyDeletei've been working in the yard a bit, too, over the last couple of weeks. it's finally starting to cool off a little, and it's such a nice distraction.
You have such a gift for landscaping. I love seeing your yard.
ReplyDeleteAnnabelle is high maintenance, but who isn't? Your yard is looking great!
ReplyDeletePs. Forgot to comment on it but your porch re-do has been on my mind ever since I read it! A few changes just made a huge difference!
Your yard is so beautiful! I wish I had a pretty garden like yours.
ReplyDeleteI love hydrangeas, but if they are this high maintenance, maybe I should steer clear.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of a Weigela, but the Wine and Roses one is a beauty!
I love the Weigela!! I had a Hydrangea and I put it in the shade. It was doing awesome and growing a lot, and then all of a sudden half of it died. So weird.
ReplyDeleteHave you thought about spray painting the downspout thing? Maybe a reddish color to blend in with the brick? Just an idea!
ReplyDeleteI love weigela! Except ours seems to get eaten by something. Yours looks awesome and I love the little froggy. I've never tried to grow hydrangeas but they sound like a pita.
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