Monday, September 7, 2009

Labor Day

It has been such a refreshing day today! I spent the day working on my flower beds! During a trip to Wal-mart, I couldn't help notice the wonderful display of fall mums that had arrived! I couldn't resist! The day was so beautiful and I can't think of a better way to say goodbye to Summer than planting mums with the help of my children! Justin was busy mowing the lawn!








I love the spectacular color!







A little stone birdbath



Keegan (my eldest): In charge of sweeping the porch, carrying rocks, and keeping an eye on Logan and Daisy the beagle:)




I planted some of the mums in Terra cotta pots, and some in the ground. I thought that pots in the bed offered some interest. I am no gardener by any means! Here in Missouri there is no shortage of rocks so I incorporated them into my beds. I hope to get some kale and pansies when I can. Budgetary restraints ;)









Logan (my youngest): In charge of playing in the birdbath, running around with daisy the beagle, and digging holes with a trowel





















I've always heard to buy the flowers that haven't bloomed yet, but I just loved the color! Instant gratification! I got what I considered middle of the road, a lot of blooms and a lot of buds!









This is my most favorite picture I captured of the beautiful mums!

Summer I will miss you....but Fall is wonderful too!










Thanks for coming by! I hope you all had a wonderful Labor Day!












5 comments:

  1. Well, I am a what I consider a gardener, and putting pots in flower beds does add heighth and interest. Yours look great! You're right: nothing says fall like some pots of mums. The photos you took are quite spectacular too!
    Brenda

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  2. Oh my stars, I love all your photographs! I really like the BIG size of them. You've got some really handsome boys helping you out there in the garden. Speaking of gardens...that last photo knocked my socks off!
    Debbie

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  3. Your photos are lovely,and so are your flowers!! Can't believe summer is behind us! All the best,Chrissy

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  4. very sweet. your boys are adorable and the flowers look great.

    happy almost-autumn to you!

    xo

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  5. This was a great post!
    Beautiful boys! Beautiful flowers!
    Now I'm off to kiss my grandson good-night, and then tomorrow I'll be buying some mums!
    All the best,
    Eileen

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