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02-12-2015 10:03 PM |
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Originally Posted by TrudyM
(Post 1011370)
It does look nice but I have wondered why they plant annuals that die and need replacing rather than those that will come up every year or low growing flowering plants that do not need to be replanted again and again. I would think labor wise it would cost more. Some of the yards that are really beautiful have low flowering plants that seem to be perennials. Mexican sage and cornflowers come to mind. Can you tell I am not a gardener.
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It's true annuals live a short life, but they have such intense colors and that is why they look so good in the flower beds. As a gardener I find it amusing that people think I am slaving in the garden when I am having a wonderful time! I see people walking dogs all day and night, seven days a week, or the fast walkers, or the golf carts shooting by on their way to walk over the hills chasing this little white ball, and for some reason they feel sorry for me out having fun in my garden. It is a mystery to me why people don't see the beauty in tending a garden plot in the sun. It warms your heart and puts you in touch with the earth, the flowers, the bees, and all that. Forget the cost, beauty is worth it all. The prettiest yards have annuals, perennials, shrubs, tress, etc.. They all look good, but only annuals give you that intense shot of color. Let them be.
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