Spring in Minnesota teases us. Warm, then cool temperatures change daily, but the emerging multiple shades of greens in the budding trees, the blooming pink, white and crimson ornamental trees, the bright and colorful spring flowers popping up and lawns greening are a beautiful sight. The air is so fresh and that is why it feels good to be living in Minnesota with its changing seasons.
My husband and I have been working hard in our yard…cleaning up the gardens, trimming trees (the tree trimmer was too expensive so my husband got out the ladder and hacksaw and trimmed them himself….I’m grateful its done and he’s unharmed), dividing and transplanting perennials to reduce the maintenance of the gardens. I am now ready to plant annuals when the weather warms back up!
Over the weekend we bought our annuals. I planted some in the flower boxes on our deck in time for Mother’s Day. As gifts, I received a yellow and purple Millions Bells in a hanging plant and a container full of colorful Gerbera Daisies for the deck. I have a Hibiscus to add to the mix…its one I bring it in every fall to winter over in the house (after I threaten to toss in the compost ~ I’m not an indoor plant person.) A friend encourages me to keep it…and when it blooms I’m glad I have. During the summer the hibiscus gathers fresh air, warmth and energy from the sun so it blooms over the winter. I’m always happy to get out of the house though. It’s blooming now and is so lovely…I think it knows I could get rid of it at any time so it tries its best to perform for me.
So with the flower boxes planted, the hanging basket in place, a fresh flower pot with colorful and perky flowers, and my good old standby Hibiscus in bloom, our little outdoor room is shaping up. We’ve cleaned up our deck furniture and I anticipate spending a lot of time on the deck this summer