The new border is coming along! I’ve planted a few more things that Mum has given me. The weather has been warm and damp, and the slugs have been having a field day! In particular, they have completely eaten the coreopsis and some cosmos seedlings I put out at the weekend. I am using slug pellets, but must admit I don’t like using them, in case another animal (bird or frog) eats the dying slug. YUK! I hate slugs!
The large shrubs which have been kept when we cleared the border are a blue hibiscus and a philadelphus.
The end of this border is looking very lush. I do love a dark purple leaf amongst the green. This is an elder.
And on the other side, these red poppies are stealing the show!
I am linking up with Helen at The Patient Gardener, for a month end look at our gardens.
4 comments:
Ooo a pink elderflower...I hope you are going to make elderflower cordial with those flowers!
Your garden looks lovely (slug damage aside!) Those poppies are stunning - and very appropriate for today of all days.
The border's going to be lovely...mum's poppies were fab when I was in Scotland last week too!
Alison xx
I love poppies, they are just so striking. Great to have those established shrubs. The elder leaves look wonderful in amongst the green. Sorry it's been so long since I last visited. I'm making use of being up early this morning to have a little catch up with everyone. Have you had much time for dressmaking lately?
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