Bridgeview, IL on Jun 23, 2012

The yard I created at my mobile home. The main focal point is the butterfly garden.

I replaced brown grass & mud with a raised flower bed, patio & flower beds. Nearly every plant benefits the butterfly, as it is either a nectar or host plant. I added a walkway and white rocks for a clean look & to make it really pop. All of the hard work is worth it to me when I get compliments from friends & neighbors passing by.

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Here's another pic of the border next to the patio, it isn't finished yet, but this gives you an idea of how pretty it is with the rose bushes in bloom.
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These are the Zinnias that I started from seed
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The Zinnias are an amazing miracle to me, as I planted them from tiny, paper thin seeds, & they grew into these magnificant flowers! They are very low mainte...
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I found this unususal tri colored butterfly bush. I didn't like the colors pictured on the tag, which are nothing like the actual colors on this beautiful bush! Lavendar,...
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The Trumpet Vine groeing over the shed. I'm hoping it will attract humingbirds to the yard. Hor more pics please visit my page Flowers in Bloom, here is the link....
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Here is the view of the front of the yard. I built this flower bed by myself. This weekend I added a clear coat to the wood, fresh mulch & new white rock. Small ch...
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Here is another view showing the swing. We love to sit out here, relax & watch the different butterflies that visit everyday.
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Here is the patio that I installed by mself. The blocks of arregated stone were very heavy! I love to sit out here & have coffee on the weekend mornings. We are surro...
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I planted these rose bushes 3 years ago, to use as a border & for privacy. They bloom from April until November. In the next pic is the flower bed I planted in front of...
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This is the flower bed that I created in front of the rose bushes. Although not in bloom now, I planted 2 kinds of Monarda, & a Liatris that is a Mon...
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This is on the side of the shed in front of the rose bushes. I planted Monarda, Milkweed, & a Trumpet Vine.
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Here is the view on 7/8/12. I've added slowly, adding a little each paycheck. I added more Phlox, this time. I bought small plants that looked even better than the la...
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This is the Buzz Petite lavendar Butterfly Bush. I love this beauty, it's a butterfly magnet! The blooms have changed color, now they are lighter in color.
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There are Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart in between the bird bath & the rose bushes. They're new plants, not in bloom right now. They'll grow much large...
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Another updated photo taken 7/9/12
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Here's a pic of the Clematis "President" in bloom w/the butterfly bush in the background.
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A close up of the Clematis, it blooms like this all summer long.
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Here is a view on the side of the shed, pictured is Bee Balm & Milkweed
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7/13/12 My garden is a work in progress, here I added more Phlox, so it's filled out a little more in the front. Every paycheck I add something new to make it m...
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These are the blooms from the Old Fashioned Bleeding Hearts Bush. I hope you enjoyed the tour of the lovely spaces I created in my yard!
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7/13/12 Here's a different view
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e.g. My New Deck
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Here is a view from the swing, Galliardia, Coreospis & Salvia, with Coneflower in the back
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Salvia & Coreospis
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Coreospis & Salvia
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I tried to carry the eye & create depth with the Galliardia, also in this pic is Salvia & Coreospis
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e.g. My New Deck
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The Knock Out Roses
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A delicate butterfly enjoying the nectar from a Salvia plant
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7/13/12 This taken in the early morning hours. I added more Phlox on the left, & I have a small patch of Zinnias just starting to bloom that I started from seed.
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e.g. My New Deck
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e.g. My New Deck
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Becky H Tampa, FL

One would be hard pressed to wake up to this environment every morning without a smile and sense of wonder. You have created a very lovely garden, and it is flourishing through your hands.

on Aug 20, 2012 · Like 0
Marg C Middletown, NY

Deanna you have a little piece of paradise right there! You did an amazing job!

on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 0
DeAnna B Bridgeview, IL

Thank you you so much everyone for all of the wonderful coments, you all have made me feel so good! I appreciate it so much, I worked so hard on ths, & I'm glad others are enjoying it too! I have more pics on my Flowers in Bloom page, here is the link
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Flowers-in-Bl...

on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 1
DeAnna B Bridgeview, IL

Susan thank you so much, that is an awesome compliment! Gardening is good therapy, & good for the soul!

on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 0
Patti O Flint, MI

Awesome Job , very pretty .

on Aug 25, 2012 · Like 0
DeAnna B Bridgeview, IL

Thank you so much Patti!

on Aug 25, 2012 · Like 0
Vetsy Spartanburg, SC

Very cute... i like it..All the colors are nicely uniformed.

on Sep 01, 2012 · Like 1
DeAnna B Bridgeview, IL

Thank you so much Vetsy!

on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

DeAnna - I just revisited your FB page - AGAIN!! You raised baby butterflies too - how magical. I'm just amazed and so impressed with how skillfully you have managed to cram so much in a relatively small space and it looks superb. You sure did attract lots of butterflies. I'm definitely going to work on some different flower types next year.

on Sep 03, 2012 · Like 0
DeAnna B Bridgeview, IL

Susan thank you so much, & thank you for visiting my Flowers in Bloom page! I appreciate your comments so much! I'm planning for next year, I'll be expanding, planting more host & nectar plants to attract more butterflies with a focus on attracting more Swallowtails. Thank you for your support Susan!

on Sep 22, 2012 · Like 1
Marg C Middletown, NY

How can you fit more? :D But I have faith that you can. just wonderful!

on Sep 22, 2012 · Like 1
DeAnna B Bridgeview, IL

Thamks Marg. I still have some space in the main flower garden, this pic is the border between the 2 yards. I also have some space on the side of the shed. I'm going to try to attract more swallowtails, they passed by but I didn't see them stop to feed, unless they were here while I was at work which is possible. I have more butterfly pics on my Flowers in Bloom page.

on Sep 23, 2012 · Like 0
Lillace Christianson Simpsonville, SC

Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous!

on Jan 20, 2013 · Like 1
DeAnna B Bridgeview, IL

Thank you so much, Lillace Christianson! I appreciate your nice coments about my yard! It was a lot of hard work, & when I hear such lovely things, it makes it all worth while! I have more pics on my Facebook page, called Flowers in Bloom. Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/MyButterflyGarden?r...

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Kathy Urbana, IL

How beautiful. I love what you have done in such a small space. Your pictures made me yearn for spring time. I'm ready for the hummingbirds and butterflies.

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Peg Saint George, UT

It made me smile and I am sure your neighbors love it also.

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Kelly S Bremerton, WA

Your flowers are beautiful and your kitty is too cute. I agree with you that gardening is good for the soul.

on Jan 21, 2013 · Like 1
DeAnna B Bridgeview, IL

Thank you Kelly S, I appreciate that so much! It's been a lot of hard wok, I'm making changes this year to attract more butterflies. Thos iste put the cat in there, I tried to remove him becuz that's not my cat! But he is a cutie, so he's there to stay. Please vivt my page on butterfly gardening on face book, it's called Flowers in Bloom. Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/MyButterflyGarden?r...

on Jan 21, 2013 · Like 0
DeAnna B Bridgeview, IL

Thanks Peg, positive coments like this keep me going! It's been a lot of hard work, but it's all been worth it. I'm making chages this year, & working on getting certified as an international way station for the Monarch, & getting certifed as a Butterfly habitat. I'll have more updates on my facebook page, Flowers in Bloom.

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Sherrie S Debary, FL

Your gardens are so beautiful. If I was a butterfly I would leave my yard to stay with you. I'm helping the Monarch by planting a lot of milkweed but now I know I need more flowers for the lovely butterflies.

on Jan 21, 2013 · Like 0
DeAnna B Bridgeview, IL

Thank you for your nice comments Sherrie S, I'm glad to hear you are planting Milkweed too. If we all do our part, we can work together to ensure the survival of the butterfly!

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DeAnna B Bridgeview, IL

Thank you Kathy, I'm anxious for spring too! I'm glad you get humingbirds, probably the Ruby Throated since you're in Ill too. I'm trying to attract them, they come to a neighboring county, I've researched them & have many of their food sources here, I hope they find my yard!

on Jan 21, 2013 · Like 0
Vallery Dietrich

Absolutely Beautiful DeAnna. How long have you worked on your Butterfly Habitat?

on Mar 08, 2013 · Like 0
Mary Beth Coraopolis, PA

What a beautiful yard ~ it's absolutely magical. :)

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DeAnna B Bridgeview, IL

Thank you Mary Beth! I appreciate that so much! I worked really hard on it, I replaced most of the lawn with native plants. Please visit my face book page for more pics!
https://www.facebook.com/MyButterflyGarden?r...

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