My Proudest DIY Moment: 20 years in the making

I share my favorite perennials, annuals, planting tips, and ideas for a summer blooming border.
A mix of perennials, annuals and junk.
The first year. All annuals.
Favorite perennials: Purple coneflowers.
Favorite perennials: Maltese Cross.
Favorite perennials: Gardenview Scarlet Monarda.
Favorite perennials: Globe Thistles.
Favorite bulbs: Asiatic lilies.
Favorite annuals: Marguerite daisies.
Favorite annuals: Nasturiums.
Favorite annuals: Nicotiana. Planted in a galvanized tub in the border.
Decorating the border with signs, a stepladder, a funnel, a wooden daisy, birdhouses. Enjoy your garden.
This photo was recently featured in the reader's share their projects section of Flea Market Gardens magazine.
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  • Cee Cee on Aug 02, 2015
    Your additions to your garden are perfect. You just gave me an idea for one of the old ladders I have. Your gardens are beautiful. Thanks for sharing them!
  • Chesto48 Chesto48 on Aug 24, 2015
    I have tried to grow bee balm with no luck. Any suggestions?
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    • Chesto48 Chesto48 on Oct 25, 2016
      Would love to have some of your seeds. 12011 Argyle Rd, Irvington, Al.36544. Thanks.
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