Putter Project - Flowers For The Front Steps
I've been meaning to get my impatiens planted for a week, but only managed to find the time today.
We were expecting company later in the day for a visit around the firepit and a light dinner, so this afternoon I grabbed my chance to get these things planted and still have time to prep for visitors.
An added perk is that I can sit on the front stoop and do all the work within easy reach. That made the job simple and clean up a snap.
Last year, I had a bright red variety for a pop of color in this full-time shady spot. I couldn't find a red I liked this year, so I chose this hot purple/pink instead. I think they'll do nicely!
I'd noticed that the soil level was going to need topping off, so I had some of my 'super-duper' container dirt handy. It took all of ten minutes to clear the debris from the top of the planters.
Only a few of the plants were actually flowering, so I gave them the 'pole position' as the first you see when you're coming up the walk towards the door. I think the the others (knock wood) will be flowering once they get established. They all got a little of the fresh dirt as a boost.
Here's hoping they like their new home!
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Love the name of this post! Putter Project could be a regular name for a series. Don't know if you ever used it before, but I can dig it.
Lol! Thanks and yes, I used it when I tackled the run-away plants in my front yard containers. It does have a nice ring to it and it covers just about anything. Heaven knows my to-do list is long enough!
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I love the color and the way they fill in so that soon you have a full pot of color.
An added perk is that I can sit on the front stoop and do all the work within easy reach. That made the job simple and clean up a snap.
Yes, any job that can be done easily motivates me!
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Thanks! It's such a dreary spot otherwise. Quick and simple is always a plus. LOL!
Good call on the #oldtimers tag. I forget to use it. I ought to keep a list of those kinds of tags handy.
I think the memory thing qualifies you right away for this new tag.
HA! You're right!
Company is always a great excuse and motivator to get our crap together and done, isn't it!? Haha I can't wait to see them all filled in!
No kidding on the motivation. Lol! Fingers crossed they'll take off for me. I don't exactly have a green thumb, so these things are always a crapshoot...
The only difference, I think, I between a green thumb and not is remembering to water! Lol
Then I should be good to go with these guys... this spot floods easily. Ha!
That's a pretty plant. Is it edible at all?
Thanks! I don't think I'd recommend eating it. It may have some medicinal properties, but that would be beyond my knowledge of them.
I'll stay with just using them for color in a shady place.
Good thing you got them planted, they were getting impatient... :-)
LOL! That, too!